Antoine Semenyo has spoken glowingly about his early days at Manchester City following his move from Bournemouth, expressing delight at how smoothly he has adapted and the growing confidence he feels in his new environment.
The Ghanaian forward has enjoyed an almost flawless start to life in sky blue, scoring in back-to-back appearances across competitions. His latest goal arrived on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, when he struck the winner in City’s EFL Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, handing Pep Guardiola’s side a crucial away advantage.
Just days earlier, Semenyo made an instant impact on his competitive debut, registering a goal and an assist in City’s emphatic FA Cup win over Exeter City, announcing his arrival in emphatic fashion.
That blistering start has placed him in exclusive company, as he became the first Manchester City player to score in each of his first two appearances since Emmanuel Adebayor in August 2009.
Reflecting on his form after the Newcastle clash, Semenyo pointed to confidence and enjoyment as the key ingredients behind his performances.
“I’m just taking the confidence I had from Bournemouth and, like I said, playing with a smile on my face,” he said. “I’m enjoying every moment.”
Beyond his goals, Semenyo’s tireless work rate, intelligent movement and direct running have quickly won over City supporters, with social media buzzing with praise following the final whistle.
The 26-year-old also spoke warmly about settling into life at the Etihad Stadium, crediting his teammates and the club’s welcoming atmosphere for helping him hit the ground running.
“The whole environment here is perfect,” he added. “They’ve helped with my confidence and made me feel welcome.”
With momentum firmly on his side, attention now turns to City’s next challenge, a Manchester derby trip to Old Trafford on January 17, where Semenyo will be eager to extend his remarkable start against City’s fiercest rivals.
