Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré has congratulated Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo following his high-profile move to the Premier League champions.
In a personal message shared publicly, Touré hailed Semenyo’s transfer as an “incredible move and achievement,” describing the switch to the Etihad Stadium as a major milestone in the player’s career. He paid special tribute to Semenyo’s decision to wear the No. 42 shirt, a jersey closely associated with Touré’s own legacy at Manchester City.
“The number 42 is a very special number, and I’m proud you have chosen this jersey, knowing you will continue its African heritage,” Touré said, adding that the shirt was now “in exceptional hands.”
Touré wished Semenyo well as he begins a new chapter, expressing confidence in the Ghanaian’s ability to uphold African excellence at one of Europe’s elite clubs.
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