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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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'Semenyo contract should ward off the vultures... for now'
Antoine Semenyo's new contract was the positive news Bournemouth fans have been craving. The elation of the Cherries' record breaking season was quickly replaced by a fear that many of their top performers would be plucked away by bigger clubs, so it will be a welcome relief that Semenyo has not followed Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez out the door. Advertisement Semenyo is powerful, aggressive and a huge part of the way Bournemouth play under Andoni Iraola. Losing him this summer would probably have been a bigger blow to supporter moral than the departures of Huijsen and Kerkez, who had both been expected to leave for some time. Despite the speculation about Semenyo's future, I think there was always a quiet confidence amongst the Cherries hierarchy that their joint-top goalscorer from last season would decide to stay. The contract is essentially just a one-year extension to the long-term deal he signed last summer but it should do enough to ward off the circling vultures for the short-term at least. Bournemouth have developed Semenyo into one of the most dangerous attackers in the Premier League and he will undoubtedly have ambitions to play European football in the future. The challenge for the Cherries now will be to match those ambitions.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Semenyo contract should ward off the vultures... for now'
Antoine Semenyo's new contract was the positive news Bournemouth fans have been elation of the Cherries' record breaking season was quickly replaced by a fear that many of their top performers would be plucked away by bigger clubs, so it will be a welcome relief that Semenyo has not followed Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez out the is powerful, aggressive and a huge part of the way Bournemouth play under Andoni Iraola. Losing him this summer would probably have been a bigger blow to supporter moral than the departures of Huijsen and Kerkez, who had both been expected to leave for some the speculation about Semenyo's future, I think there was always a quiet confidence amongst the Cherries hierarchy that their joint-top goalscorer from last season would decide to contract is essentially just a one-year extension to the long-term deal he signed last summer but it should do enough to ward off the circling vultures for the short-term at have developed Semenyo into one of the most dangerous attackers in the Premier League and he will undoubtedly have ambitions to play European football in the challenge for the Cherries now will be to match those ambitions.
BBC News
02-07-2025
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- BBC News
'Utterly delighted' - fans react to Semenyo's new deal
We asked for your thoughts on Antoine Semenyo signing a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2030, ending speculation he may be the latest to leave Vitality Stadium this are some of your replies:Michael: Unlike the two who have left Bournemouth this summer and who are likely starters for their new clubs, I am not sure Antoine could be sure of starting every game for a so-called bigger club. By staying at Bournemouth he is pretty much guaranteed a starting place in each game and probably realises that the grass is not always greener somewhere else. He could become our Matthew Le Utterly Nice to know he's staying, a great player for us. If we can hang on to most of the other players and have some new ones come in, we'll be fine, Must admit, Bournemouth fans were getting a bit jittery with players leaving. Now, who knows? We might just be a surprise package Him signing means that at least he doesn't go away for free. Would love to see him stay but football is Good news re Semenyo. Now, we need to sort out the defence.
BBC News
02-07-2025
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- BBC News
Semenyo's contract a boost for Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo was one of the Premier League's most dynamic players in 25-year-old was among the league's leading performers in several key attacking metrics, impressing with his direct style of play. Only Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer attempted more shots than Semenyo, while his 69 successful dribbles was also the third-highest total in the top flight. His confidence to shoot with either foot makes him particularly hard to handle for opposition defenders and equally comfortable on both flanks. Excluding headers, 54% of his shots last term were left-footed, five of them resulting in goals, while 46% came off his right boot, including six manager Andoni Iraola demands aggressive pressing from his attacking players, something Semenyo embraces wholeheartedly, contesting more duels and committing more fouls than any other Premier League player in the most recent is room for improvement when it comes to his end product. He registered just five assists in 2024-25, while his shot conversion rate of 8.8% was also slightly below par. If he can improve on those aspects of his game, elite clubs are likely to come calling again sooner rather than later.
Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
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- Rhyl Journal
Antoine Semenyo commits future to Bournemouth
The 25-year-old forward joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023 and has made 89 appearances for the club in all competitions. Last season Semenyo played an important part in helping Bournemouth secure ninth place – their joint-highest Premier League finish – by scoring 11 goals in 37 league appearances, taking his season tally to 13 goals and seven assists across all competitions. We're delighted to announce that Antoine Semenyo has signed a new contract at #afcb ❤️ Up the Cherriessss 🍒 — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 1, 2025 That saw him linked with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle, with a possible fee of around £70m rumoured. But after signing a new deal running until summer 2030, Semenyo told the Bournemouth website: 'I've grown so much at the club, both on and off the pitch, and I'm really happy to have signed ahead of returning for pre-season. 'From the fans to the staff and my team-mates, I can't speak highly enough of the people around the club. It's a great place to be and I'm excited to get back to Bournemouth and continue the hard work with the new season just around the corner.' Bournemouth's president of football operations Tiago Pinto added: 'Antoine has been crucial to the club's progress and is a key member of the project here at Vitality Stadium. 'We have a great relationship with Antoine and we're looking forward to continuing that as we hope to build on a record-breaking season. His commitment to the club matches our ambition and I'm excited to see what can be achieved as we prepare for the new campaign.'
