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Manchester City Boosts Squad with £62.5M Semenyo Signing

1/11/2026

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Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo for £62.5 million, adding to more than £2 billion in spending under Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola's management has driven City’s success beyond the financial outlay.
City ranks third in gross spending over the past five years, behind Chelsea and Manchester United.
City’s net spend is lower due to revenue from youth sales.
Arsenal and Liverpool are investing heavily, signaling a competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo for £62.5 million, adding to more than £2 billion in spending under Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola's management has driven City’s success beyond the financial outlay.
City ranks third in gross spending over the past five years, behind Chelsea and Manchester United.
City’s net spend is lower due to revenue from youth sales.
Arsenal and Liverpool are investing heavily, signaling a competitive landscape.