Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has showered praise on Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo, highlighting his attitude, versatility, and physical attributes after an outstanding 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
Semenyo capped off a breakthrough campaign in spectacular fashion, scoring twice on the final day to guide Bournemouth to a 2-0 win over relegated Leicester City.
His brace not only secured a ninth-place finish, matching Bournemouth’s best-ever Premier League result, but also took his season tally to 11 goals and five assists in 37 appearances.
Speaking to Telecom Asia, the Spanish international applauded Semenyo’s development and mindset.
“I think he’s very humble. He wants to learn every day, and for me, this is very important for young players. He’s always open to listening to good advice. He has very strong physicality, he’s very powerful. He can shoot with both feet and play on either wing, which we’ve made good use of this season. I think he’s growing a lot and he has the world in front of him,” he said.
The 24-year-old became only the second Ghanaian after Tony Yeboah (1994/95) to hit double figures in a Premier League season, further cementing his rise as one of the league’s most promising forwards.
Semenyo’s explosive form has reportedly caught the attention of European giants including Liverpool and Manchester United, both of whom are said to be closely monitoring his progress ahead of the summer transfer window.
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