Bournemouth-Vleugel player Antoine Semenyo has written a new long-term contract that will keep him in Vitality Stadium until 2030, which ends the increasing speculation about his future.
The 25-year-old Ghanaian attacker, who came to the cherries from Bristol City in January 2023 for around € 10.3 million, quickly became an important player among manager Andoni Iraola.
Due to the breakthrough of Semenyo 2024/25, he scored an impressive 13 goals and made seven assists in all competitions, so that Bournemouth could secure a club record 56 points and a joint best ninth place in the Premier League.
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His performances earned him Bournemouth Player of the Month Honors and attracted the attention of various top clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Despite the intense interest rate, Bournemouth has held on their appreciation and reportedly demanded more than £ 60 million to renounce the Ghanaian international.
This price tag is said to have deterred a few lovers, with Tottenham shifting to colleague Ghanaese Mohammed Kudus in the midst of the high asking price for Semenyo.
Speaking after signing the new deal, Semenyo expressed his excitement about the prospect of staying in Bournemouth for more years.
“I have grown so much in the club, both on and next to the field, and I am really happy that I signed before they return for the preseason. From the fans to the staff and my teammates, I cannot speak enough about the people around the club.
“It is a great place to be and I am excited to return to Bournemouth and to continue the hard work with the new season.”
Since his arrival, Semenyo has made 89 performances for Bournemouth, to obtain 22 goals and to become an integral part of the attacking line of the Cherries. His pace, physicality and versatility have made him a striking artist and a favorite of a fan.
With his new contract in its place, Bournemouth indicates their ambition to build around Semenyo while they strive to maintain their Premier League status and push them higher on the table.
For Semenyo, the extension offers an improved contract in view of the Ghanaese contract extension in July 2024. In vitality, the attacker has the platform to continue his development and keep the door open for future opportunities at the highest level.
This dedication also comes at a crucial time, while Bournemouth is preparing for the new season, after recently lost important players such as Milos Kerkez to Liverpool and Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid.