Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has admitted that contract talks with Bournemouth were far from straightforward but says the club’s strong show of support ultimately convinced him to stay.
The 25-year-old winger has signed a new deal that will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. He joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 and had only signed a long-term contract a year ago, but his rise in form prompted fresh terms.
Speaking exclusively to Ghanasoccernet at the MetLife Stadium, Semenyo revealed the process behind his decision.
“It wasn’t the smoothest of negotiations, I should say,” he said. “I felt like it didn’t go the way I wanted it, and it wasn’t smooth enough for me. Yeah, I chose to stay. Like I said, I’ve been saying in a lot of interviews, a feeling of being wanted. Bournemouth were behind me; they supported me with any decision I made, and they made it very clear and obvious that they wanted me to stay. I feel like it’s the right decision.”
Semenyo had a standout 2024/25 campaign, scoring 13 goals and helping Bournemouth to a ninth-place finish in the Premier League. His performances sparked interest from clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur.
His contract extension comes as a timely boost for manager Andoni Iraola, who has seen key players Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen depart for Liverpool and Real Madrid, respectively.
Semenyo has made 89 appearances for Bournemouth, scoring 22 goals in total.
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