Winger Antoine Semeno, who joined Manchester City from Bournemouth, spoke about his first month at the new club, expressing confidence and inspiration from the Citizens' jersey. According to him, the overall atmosphere at the club, the warm relationship between the players, and internal discipline greatly contribute to the player's ability to behave freely and make decisions without fear on the field.
Semeno called the atmosphere at City "championship-like." That is, everyone here feels like an expected person: the newcomer is also given trust, they are also demanded of them, but this demand is not pressure - it's a push for growth. It was said that this aspect greatly pleased him.
This is evident from the thoughts expressed on the club's official page: Semeno described himself as a strong, fast, and powerful attacking player, emphasizing that he hadn't yet reached his peak and that there was still great progress ahead. He said that being with "the best coaches and the best players" would take his game to a new level.
In fact, these words are not just "press poems." Because coming to "Manchester City" itself puts two different tests on the player: the first is competition, the second is standard. In this club, the excuse of "playing well" won't last long, because in every game there's a question: "can you be even better now?" Semeno wants to use this very requirement for his benefit: learning under Guardiola, increasing the speed of field decisions, enhancing accuracy in ball movement, and systematizing returns in defense.
Another important point: Semeno joined City on 9 January 2026, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract, with the deal reportedly running until 2031. This alone indicates that the club sees him as a long-term plan, not just for a "month of experience."
It's also noted that Semeno was effective in his first games after arriving at Manchester: various sources reported he had 4 goals and 1 assist in his first five appearances for City. These figures are not just a start - they show that he is trying to quickly adapt to the team.
Now the most interesting part lies ahead: at "City," Semeno needs to reinforce himself not only with fast running on the wings but with smart movements, opening up in attack at the right time, and "closing" every situation to the end. If he maintains this sentiment, the field itself will say that this transfer "wasn't meant for hype." Yes, a champions' atmosphere means there's a mood, but it's necessary to "support" the mood with goals.
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