According to talkSPORT, Manchester City and Bournemouth have struck an “agreement in principle” following “positive talks” on the payment structure, marking a major advancement in the club’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo. The crucial thing is that City has activated the winger’s £60 million-plus-add-ons release clause, which, once activated, tends to shorten timetables.
Semenyo has “verbally agreed to personal terms” and preferred a transfer to the Etihad Stadium over other Premier League choices, according to talkSPORT. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur were also mentioned; Chelsea was interested but later withdrew. The fact that City was able to approve the player’s request and the cost structure ahead of schedule indicates that this has been developing behind the scenes.
The timing of the clause is one important factor. It must be initiated during the first 10 days of the transfer window, as previously revealed by talkSPORT, and City’s move aligns with that timeline. From this point forward, the focus shifts from whether a transaction is feasible to final paperwork, medical logistics, and precise payment timing.
Bournemouth and Manchester City reach agreement over Antoine
According to Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook’s reports, Antoine Semenyo’s move from Bournemouth to Manchester City has been agreed upon in principle, and the two teams are currently preparing the necessary paperwork.
In addition to the club-to-club deal, Antoine Semenyo is said to have struck a personal agreement with Manchester City. According to earlier reports, the forward has agreed to a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
According to sources, the contract, which includes a wage package of about £150,000 per week, reflects Manchester City’s aim to regard the 25-year-old as a fundamental offensive option for several seasons under Guardiola rather than as a temporary fix.
Semenyo’s decision was largely motivated by the sports initiative offered, according to BBC Sport, with the chance to work under Pep Guardiola, compete for major honors, and play at the top level highlighted as important reasons.
Now, focus shifts to the latter stages of the process, such as when Antoine Semenyo will arrive and whether Bournemouth can retain him for any more games before the transfer is finalized, especially their next game against Arsenal.
