Semenyo Plays Last Match for Bournemouth Against Tottenham before Moving to Manchester City

Antoine Semenyo is likely to play his last match with Bournemouth against Tottenham Hotspur (Instagram/@afcb).

JAKARTA - Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, local time, that he accepted the possibility that Antoine Semenyo would play his last appearance for the club against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, January 8, 2026, early morning WIB.

The statement is inseparable from the big chance of Semenyo anchoring to Manchester City in the January transfer window. The Citizens are so far the closest team to activating the release clause worth 65 million pounds, which is only valid 10 days since the winter transfer window opened on January 1, 2026.

Launching ESPN, Semenyo, who turned 26 on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, is expected to undergo a medical examination with Manchester City after the Bournemouth vs Tottenham match, either this Friday or Saturday.

Although Iraola insists that there has been no agreement regarding the future of the Ghana international, who has enjoyed an outstanding season so far, the Cherries manager is also realistic.

"Antoine will play tomorrow, yes. I can give my opinion, from my experience, but nothing has been signed with Antoine Semenyo."

"If you ask me personally, about my opinion, with all this fuss, I think it could be his last game, but I can't guarantee it."

"I understand the market, I understand this fuss, but at the moment there is no deal, nothing has been signed. So, for me he is our player and I hope he continues to play."

"However, my understanding is also, because I have been in the market (transfer) before with this club and other clubs, there is a possibility that this is also his last match, yes," Iraola said in a press conference.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth confirmed that striker Justin Kluivert will undergo surgery on his left knee after an injury in the defeat against Arsenal at the weekend and will undergo rehabilitation.