Manchester City sign Ghanaian striker Antoine Simeone

January 09, 2026 / 5:37 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Manchester City have announced the signing of Ghanaian striker Antoine Simeone from Bournemouth for a reported fee of $87 million. The deal was completed on Friday after City moved ahead of several Premier League rivals.

Long-term contract agreed

The 26-year-old forward, who has scored 10 goals in the Premier League this season, has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the reigning champions. Reports indicate his release clause was due to expire on Saturday, prompting swift action from City.

Interest from top Premier League clubs

Simeone attracted strong interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, but Manchester City ultimately secured his signature.

Player reaction

“I am very proud to join Manchester City,” Simeone said. “I’ve followed City for the past decade under Pep Guardiola. They’ve been the dominant force in the Premier League and have achieved incredible success in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.”

He added: “They’ve set the highest standards. It’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities, and one of the greatest managers of all time in Pep Guardiola.”

Farewell performance for Bournemouth

Simeone departed Bournemouth on a high note, playing a key role in their dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham on Wednesday. The victory was Bournemouth’s first in 11 matches and came in the 21st round of league fixtures.