Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth Forward Features £65 Million January Release Clause in His Deal

Key News

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo holds a £65 million release option in his contract that can be executed within the initial two weeks of the January transfer period, according to reports from BBC Sport.

Player Background

The Ghanaian international, who previously piqued the interest of several major clubs such as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window, opted to extend his contract with Bournemouth, signing a five-year deal on July 1.

Contract Details

• Release Clause: £65 million;
• Activation Window: First two weeks of January transfer window.

The January transfer window for Premier League and English Football League (EFL) teams will commence on January 1, 2026, and will conclude on February 2 at 19:00 GMT.

Current Form

Semenyo has demonstrated impressive form this season, netting six goals and contributing three assists across 11 appearances for Bournemouth under manager Andoni Iraola.

Previous Season Performance

During the previous season, he reached double digits for the first time in his career, finishing with 11 goals in the league and 13 in total competitions.

Personal Background

Having a Ghanaian heritage through his father, Semenyo’s early career saw him turned away by clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham, and Millwall before joining SGS College in Bristol, a program led by former football manager Dave Hockaday.

He joined Bristol City in 2017 but had to take loan assignments with Bath, Newport, and Sunderland before making his senior debut for the Robins in the 2020-21 season.

Transfer to Bournemouth

In January 2023, he transferred to Bournemouth for £10 million and has made significant strides since joining.

Team Contributions

Semenyo’s contributions were critical in helping Bournemouth achieve a ninth-place finish last season, although the club faced challenges this summer with the sale of three key defenders—Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, and Dean Huijsen—for nearly £150 million.

Additionally, they were unable to secure a permanent transfer for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who chose to join Arsenal instead. Retaining Semenyo has proved essential for Bournemouth’s success this season.