Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo following the attacker’s impressive start to life at Manchester City after his January move from AFC Bournemouth.
The 26-year-old has made an immediate impact at the Etihad, quickly establishing himself as a key figure in City’s attack. Since arriving midway through the season, Semenyo has scored eight goals across all competitions, adding to the 10 goals he registered for Bournemouth before completing his switch.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Guardiola praised the Ghana international for adapting swiftly to his new surroundings and highlighted both his attitude and versatility in attack.
“It’s really nice to live this experience for the first time — really pleased,” Guardiola said.
The City boss went on to commend Semenyo’s character in the dressing room and the quality he has brought to the squad.
“Top! From the first day in the locker room, his spirit has been really good.
“He can play on both wings, through the centre, and he has scored goals in the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League — so really good,” Guardiola added.
Semenyo’s ability to operate across multiple attacking positions has made him a valuable asset for City, giving Guardiola added flexibility in his frontline. His pace, directness, physical presence, and eye for goal have already made him a fan favourite.
The Ghanaian forward was rested for City’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final victory over Southampton at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, but he is expected to return to action this weekend.
Manchester City will next travel to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as they continue their push for silverware on multiple fronts.
For Semenyo, his strong start at City is further proof of his rapid growth at the highest level — and it will also be encouraging news for the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars will be counting on his attacking quality.
