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Bournemouth ahead Antoine Semenyo has revealed what motivated him to snub curiosity from the likes of Manchester United this summer season.
United had been fascinated with Semenyo
Heading into the continued summer season switch window, including objectives to the workforce was Ruben Amorim’s high precedence after a 2024/25 marketing campaign wherein United struggled with usually discovering the again of the web.
United began the window with a bang, rapidly wrapping up a deal for Matheus Cunha. The Pink Devils then shifted their consideration in direction of different attackers, together with Semenyo.
Semenyo loved an outstanding marketing campaign, taking part in an important half in Bournemouth’s ninth-placed end. He netted 11 Premier League objectives whereas offering an extra six assists.
Final month, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that United explored a deal for Semenyo however they ultimately opted towards urgent forward as a consequence of Bournemouth’s steep valuation of the ahead.
Tottenham Hotspur had been additionally named as an celebration within the Ghanaian, however very similar to United, they deemed Bournemouth’s asking worth too prohibitive.
Quickly after, Semenyo put pen to paper on a new deal, extending his keep at Bournemouth till 2030.
He has now revealed what motivated him to signal a contemporary contract.
Semenyo speaks up
Semenyo informed Sky Sports activities, “If you happen to go someplace, you wish to really feel wished, and I didn’t really feel that.”
“So this was my secure place. I felt wished and it’s good to be again. It feels nice.”
He added, “I simply wish to be taking part in. Enjoying injury-free and I feel that’s an important factor for me. We’ve bought a superb group right here and we wish to obtain high issues this 12 months, so it’s the perfect place to be proper now.”
“That is my secure place, I felt wished” 💬
Antoine Semenyo explains his determination to signal a contract extension at Bournemouth till 2030 💭 pic.twitter.com/uJUYALNE2O
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 20, 2025
United have since gone forward and signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. An settlement with Brentford was struck late final week and the participant has already had his medical.
An official announcement of his arrival is imminent.
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