Antoine Semenyo's first words as new Man City player with transfer from Bournemouth confirmed

The Chelsea-born forward departs the south coast club having made a memorable exit, netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner in Wednesday's 3-2 triumph over Tottenham.

City will pay £62.5m in 24 monthly instalments, with additional bonuses potentially increasing the overall fee.

Semenyo has put pen to paper on a deal running until 2031, securing his future at the Etihad Stadium for the next six years.

The winger will don the No 42 jersey, a shirt that carries significant weight at the club having previously been worn by Yaya Toure during his trophy-laden spell in Manchester.

The Ivorian midfielder claimed three Premier League titles across eight seasons with City, establishing himself as one of the club's most influential players of the modern era.

For Semenyo, inheriting such a storied squad number represents both an honour and a statement of the club's expectations for their new arrival.

Speaking after completing his move, Semenyo expressed his delight at joining the Premier League champions.

"I am so proud to have joined Manchester City," he said.

"They have set the highest of standards and it's a club with world-class players, world-class facilities and one of the greatest managers ever in Pep."

The forward emphasised his belief that his peak years remain ahead of him, adding: "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. My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that."

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola had said after Wednesday's 3-2 win over Tottenham that Semenyo had given everything during his time at the club.

Iraola also wished the forward all the best for the future.

“I think it's not easy to do what he has done because most of the players, or a lot of the players will have acted differently," he said.

“He's never found excuses. He was ready to give whatever we needed.

“We've pushed a lot to keep him until the last second here. And I think it's fair that he leaves with the feeling that he has had at the end with the sub, with the reception of the supporters.

“I think he has earned all this and I'm very happy for him because we know that he’s a top player, but especially a top person.”