From 'dinner' with Ruben Amorim to the best in the Premier League: Why rejecting Man United was an Antoine Semenyo masterstroke

Rejecting Manchester United: A Masterstroke by Antoine Semenyo

Rejecting a summer transfer offer from Manchester United was the best decision Antoine Semenyo has ever made.

As Bournemouth lost key players during the summer transfer window, securing Semenyo's future provided relief. He signed a new five-year deal at the Vitality Stadium, ending speculation about his next move.

Semenyo, 25, was linked to several Premier League teams but chose to stay with Bournemouth. Unlike Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, and Milos Kerkez, who left the Cherries, Semenyo's decision to stay has proven beneficial.

The 2024-25 season was Semenyo's breakthrough, with 11 goals and six assists in the Premier League, his best top-flight return.

Why rejecting a summer transfer offer from Manchester United was the best decison Antoine Semenyo has ever made.

Author's summary: Semenyo's decision to reject Manchester United was a masterstroke.

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Football Insider Football Insider — 2025-10-15