Antoine Semenyo is in line to make his first appearance in a Manchester City shirt this Saturday when the Premier League champions take on Exeter City in the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Ghanaian winger will be included in the matchday squad for the clash.
Semenyo, who recently completed a move from Bournemouth, could provide a timely boost for City during a demanding January period that has seen the squad stretched by injuries and absences due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking ahead of the FA Cup tie, Guardiola revealed that the 26-year-old is ready to be involved immediately, although a starting role is not yet guaranteed.
“Yeah, he will be selected against Exeter. I don’t know if he’ll start, but he’ll be selected,” Guardiola said.
The Ghana international arrives at the Etihad with valuable Premier League experience and a growing reputation as one of the league’s most dynamic wide players. Semenyo was among Bournemouth’s standout performers this season, impressing with his pace, power, and direct attacking approach.
His ability to take on defenders, stretch play, and inject urgency into wide areas is expected to add a new dimension to City’s attack. Guardiola believes those qualities will help ease the workload on his existing forward options as the club continues to compete across multiple competitions.
Despite joining a squad packed with world-class talent, Semenyo has been encouraged to maintain the qualities that earned him the move. Guardiola wants the winger to play with confidence and freedom, using his speed and flair to trouble defences just as he did during his time on the south coast.
With Manchester City still fighting on several fronts, Semenyo’s arrival comes at a crucial moment. Whether he starts or makes an impact from the bench, attention will be firmly on the Ghanaian as he prepares to take his first steps in sky blue and begin a new chapter of his career at the Etihad Stadium.
