Semenyo becomes the most expensive transfer in Ghana’s football history

Antoine Semenyo now plays for Manchester City

Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo has made history after joining Premier League giants Manchester City in a deal worth £64 million.

The Bournemouth forward has emerged as the only Ghanaian player to be involved in a transfer worth €74 million, topping the list of all-time most expensive transfers in Ghana’s football history.

BREAKING: Manchester City complete the signing of Antoine Semenyo

Others who rank below him include:

Kudus Mohammed, from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur – €64 million (second);

Thomas Partey, from Atlético Madrid to Arsenal – €50 million (third);

Mohammed Kudus, from Ajax to West Ham United – €43 million (fourth);

Michael Essien, from Lyon to Chelsea – €38 million (fifth);

Ernest Nuamah, from RWDM Brussels to Olympique Lyon – €28.5 million (sixth);

Kamaldeen Sulemana, from Stade Rennais to Southampton – €25 million (seventh);

Ernest Nuamah – €25 million (eighth);

Baba Rahman, from Augsburg to Chelsea – €24.4 million (ninth);

André Ayew, from Swansea City to West Ham United – £24.1 million (tenth).

The expensive nature of the transfer places a huge responsibility on Semenyo’s shoulders to impress at the club and continue his goals-scoring form to avoid criticisms from the media.

The Ghanaian forward signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s side. Semenyo will wear the number 42 shirt at the Etihad and expressed optimism during the contract signing.

Although Semenyo had a £65 million release clause, City struck an agreement with Bournemouth worth £62.5 million, with a further £1.5 million in performance-related bonuses and a 10 percent sell-on clause included.

While the guaranteed part of the release clause was £60 million, Bournemouth will actually receive slightly more, with the £62.5 million paid in 24 monthly instalments.

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