Antoine Semenyo is edging closer to his first taste of UEFA Champions League football after Manchester City confirmed their place in the knockout rounds.
City’s 2-0 win over Galatasaray secured an eighth-place finish, enough to guarantee automatic qualification to the Round of 16.
The Ghanaian forward arrived at the Etihad in January following a £65 million transfer from Bournemouth but was not registered for the league phase of the competition.
That restriction kept him on the sidelines in Europe, even as he settled rapidly into domestic action.
Semenyo has wasted no time announcing himself in the Premier League, contributing goals and assists across his first four appearances.
His early performances have strengthened City’s attacking depth at a crucial stage of the season.
Pep Guardiola has publicly backed the 25-year-old, calling him “unbelievable” and praising his “incredible energy”.
With the squad list now refreshed for the knockout stage, Semenyo is available for selection in Europe.
His pace, work rate and direct style add a different dimension to City’s frontline.
The coming weeks could see the Ghana international step onto the Champions League stage as City intensify their push for silverware.
