Bournemouth star to take iconic Manchester City shirt number as £62.5m signing touches down on private jet

The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward left Bournemouth at 7.18am and landed approximately 40 minutes later, arriving by black private jet.

Semenyo will undergo his medical today before putting pen to paper on his deal with Pep Guardiola's side.

The transfer package comprises an initial £62.5million payment to the Cherries, with additional performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause included in the agreement.

The forward became the Premier League's most sought-after player once details of his release clause became public.

Semenyo produced a fairytale farewell at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday evening, netting a dramatic 95th-minute winner to seal a 3-2 triumph over Tottenham.

The goal proved to be virtually his final touch in Bournemouth colours after two seasons with the club.

His late strike brought an end to an 11-match winless streak for the Cherries, providing the perfect conclusion to his time on the south coast.

The forward originally joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for approximately £10m, making his departure for more than six times that fee a remarkable return on investment.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola paid tribute to Semenyo's exemplary conduct throughout the transfer process.

Iraola said: "It's not easy to do what he has done.

He added: "Most players would have acted differently."

The Spanish coach also highlighted the forward's commitment.

He noted: "He never found excuses. He was ready to give what we needed. We could keep him until the last second and it is fair that he leaves with the feeling he has at the end."

Iraola described Semenyo as "an incredible player" and "a big miss, a player you cannot replace."

The manager added that Semenyo had consistently improved each season, both at Bournemouth and during his time in the lower divisions, suggesting he is ready to step up once more.

Semenyo has been in outstanding form for Bournemouth, registering 10 goals in 21 matches this campaign following 13 goals in 42 appearances last season.

His performances attracted attention from several elite clubs, with Chelsea reportedly attempting a late move to hijack City's deal, while Liverpool and Manchester United were also understood to have shown interest.

City's new signing arrives as Guardiola's side navigate a difficult spell, having drawn three consecutive matches including Wednesday's 1-1 result against Brighton.

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