"Man United decided to move away from Semenyo deal United were fully aware of the crowded field and approached the situation with caution, determined not to be drawn into an unsustainable bidding war. As widely reported now, the attacker has decided to join Man City as he feels Pep Guardiola's team is the right project for his career and further development."
"United were clear internally about how they viewed Semenyo's role. Despite speculation suggesting that head coach Ruben Amorim might adapt his system to accommodate the attacker in a wing-back or hybrid role, that was never part of United's thinking. Semenyo was identified strictly as a winger or forward, someone who could add directness, physicality, and goals in attacking areas rather than being repurposed defensively."
"United's recruitment staff made it known that Amorim's tactical framework was not a determining factor in the pursuit, nor was there any intention to redesign the system around Semenyo. On the financial side, all clubs involved are understood to have made salary offers within a similar range. Man United, however, were unwilling to exceed their established wage structure in order to outbid rivals."
Manchester United mounted a structured and disciplined effort to sign Antoine Semenyo, offering a strong sporting pitch and competitive financial terms. The 25-year-old Ghana international attracted intense interest from several Premier League clubs, notably Manchester City and late interest from Chelsea. United recognized the crowded market and purposefully avoided engaging in an unsustainable bidding war. The club identified Semenyo strictly as a winger or forward to provide directness, physicality, and goals, and had no intention of altering Ruben Amorim’s tactical framework to accommodate him. Financially, United declined to exceed its established wage structure. Semenyo chose Manchester City for career development.
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