Antoine Semenyo having his first City training
Manchester City’s new signing, Antoine Semenyo, made an immediate impression in his first training session with the Premier League leaders on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Signed from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million, the 26-year-old joined City on a contract running until 2031 and quickly got to work at the club’s training ground.
Semenyo was seen participating in a variety of drills designed to integrate him into Pep Guardiola’s tactical setup. He engaged in running and passing exercises, shooting practice, and high-energy conditioning drills, showing both skill and determination.
Early photos from the session, shared by Manchester City, show him working closely with teammates and adapting to the club’s style of play.
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The versatile forward, who can operate on both wings and wears the number 42 shirt, arrives after a standout season at Bournemouth, where he scored 10 Premier League goals, making him the third-highest scorer this season and added three assists.
Linked with Manchester United and Liverpool before City secured his signature, Semenyo now turns his focus to helping the Sky Blues in their chase for both the Premier League and Champions League titles.
Guardiola will hope the Ghanaian international’s pace, power, and finishing ability can provide a new edge in attack.
Watch video of Semenyo’s first training session below:
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