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    'My best football is yet to come' – Semenyo says after Man City record move

    Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo signs a five-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester City for €64M, promising his best football is yet to come.

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    'My best football is yet to come' – Semenyo says after Man City record move

    Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has boldly declared that his best football is still ahead of him after completing a high-profile move from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City in the English Premier League.

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    The Citizens confirmed the signing of the 26-year-old, who has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. Semenyo’s transfer also made him the most expensive Ghanaian player in history, with a record fee of €64 million.

    Speaking to the club, Semenyo expressed his ambition and excitement about joining the Premier League champions.

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    "My best football is yet to cocome; am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season," he said.

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    He added, “I have so much scope for improvement, so to be at this club, at this stage of my career, is perfect for me. It’s a real privilege to be here.”

    Reflecting on the appeal of Manchester City and Pep Guardiola’s management, Semenyo said:
    "I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup."

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    Edem Kwame

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    Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.

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