“Pep's Luxury Never Ends”: Fans React As Manchester City Trigger €74.5M Clause For Semenyo

Manchester City are on the verge of completing a major transfer, with Antoine Semenyo expected to join the Premier League champions later this week. All documents have reportedly been exchanged, and the Ghanaian forward is scheduled to undergo a medical on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola's side moved decisively to activate Semenyo's €74.5 million release clause, which was valid between January 1 and January 10. The move comes despite interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United, but Semenyo's preference was always to link up with City. Personal terms are understood to be agreed, clearing the path for his arrival at the Etihad.

The signing raises questions given City's depth in wide attacking positions. Jérémy Doku has impressed on the left flank this season, while Savinho and Omar Marmoush are also capable of filling that role. Marmoush himself cost City €75 million just last January when he arrived from Frankfurt.

However, City view Semenyo as a valuable market opportunity at a competitive price. His performances for Bournemouth over the past 18 months have been outstanding, with 12 goal contributions in the league this season. Only Erling Haaland and Igor Thiago have registered more, underlining his impact.

For Guardiola, Semenyo's arrival could prove decisive in the club's push to retain the Premier League title. The transfer highlights City's willingness to strengthen even in areas where they already possess significant depth, ensuring competition and quality across the squad.

ANTOINE SEMENYO, HERE WE GOOOOO twitter/LGNuxAovJj

- 10 (@SxrgioSZN) January 6, 2026

Why are we signing Semenyo? This is why, he can play absolutely anywhere twitter/ZYB2B2gS5L

- (@ErlingProp) January 7, 2026

Antoine Semenyo welcome to Manchester city!!! twitter/aW6WAl6LMU

- ⚡️ (@Priceless_MCI) January 6, 2026

Semenyo rejected all these clubs to sign for Manchester City. twitter/UYsQFgqux2

- Danis (@DanisMCFC) January 6, 2026

Antoine Semenyo compared to our current wingers. The level he's operating at is simply a tier above. twitter/kWdhnAGZS2

- Geronimo Morgans (@GeronimoMorgans) January 2, 2026

Signing Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi this window would be absolutely huge for us twitter/ws11f7nmlT

- 17 (@DxBruyneSZN) January 5, 2026

Gvardiol would've been perfect for these Semenyo long throws... twitter/r861GYHEMJ

- T (@Talhaa10_) January 6, 2026

Man City fans crying over squad depth SIZE:Arsenal - 25Man City - 26TEENAGERS:Arsenal - 3Man City - 0Man City will further add Semenyo & others this window. Pep always had the luxury of squad depth while the rivals couldn't have a settled eleven. twitter/VL60GuloUr

- THE RED ARMY (@nischal_15) January 5, 2026

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