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Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City from Bournemouth earlier this week and will have an eye on the Carabao Cup semi-final in the next few days
Antoine Semenyo made his Manchester City debut in the FA Cup against Exeter City(Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at whether or not Antoine Semenyo can feature for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United...
- Yes, Antoine Semenyo is eligible to play for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United on Tuesday, January 13. Despite playing for Bournemouth earlier in this season's competition, he is not "cup-tied" due to a recent rule change.
- Rule change: A new EFL rule (Rule 6.4) introduced for the 2025/26 season allows a player to represent up to two clubs in the competition in a single season, removing the traditional "cup-tied" restriction.
- Previous appearance: Semenyo featured for Bournemouth in the second round of this year's Carabao Cup against Brentford, but the new regulations mean this does not block him from playing for City.
- Immediate availability: City confirmed upon his signing on Friday that he is available for selection immediately for all domestic competitions, including the semi-final.
- Recent debut: Semenyo has already made his official Manchester City debut, scoring in a 10-1 FA Cup victory against Exeter City on Saturday, January 10.
- Transfer fee: City secured the 26-year-old forward for a total package worth approximately £64 million (£62.5m base plus bonuses), making him the most expensive Ghanaian player in history.
- Contract length: He has signed a long-term five-and-a-half-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, which keeps him at the club until June 2031.
- Final Bournemouth contribution: In a dramatic farewell, Semenyo’s last action for Bournemouth was scoring a stoppage-time winner against Tottenham Hotspur, just 24 hours before traveling for his City medical.
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