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Antoine Semenyo was one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League when Manchester City secured his signature in January 2026, and he has shown exactly why since making the switch to the Etihad Stadium.
The winger scored 10 goals and assisted a further three in 21 appearances for Bournemouth during the first half of the 2025/26 season, prompting Manchester City to fork out a reported £62.5m to bring Semenyo to the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window.
The Ghana international did not take long to establish himself as a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium, hitting the ground running and impressing with his direct running, physicality and ability to make things happen in the final third.
Semenyo opened his Manchester City account in his first match against Exeter City, helping the Citizens to a sensational 10-1 victory, and the winger eventually ended his first half-season with Man City with 11 goals and three assists, a rate of one goal contribution every 144 minutes.
Such superb performances understandably gained Semenyo huge love from the Man City faithful, who quickly created a chant for their new winger, and it could be heard ringing around the Etihad and the Man City end on away days.
Now heading into the 2026/27 season, Man City's first without Pep Guardiola in a decade, Semenyo looks set to be one of new manager Enzo Maresca's main men, having enjoyed a particularly fantastic pre-season campaign, so expect to hear his song echoing around the Etihad on an even more consistent basis.
Here, Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Antoine Semenyo chant, including the song's lyrics, tune and origin.
Antoine Semenyo chant, lyrics and tune
The Semenyo chant is sung to the tune of “Just The Way You Are” by Milky, with the following lyrics:
“The way you move,
“The way you play for City,
“You’re on the wing together with Cherki.
“We’re on the p**s,
“We’re gonna win the league,
“I love Semenyo, just the way you are.”
Antoine Semenyo chant background
Like with many modern football chants, the Semenyo song first gained attention on social media rather than inside the stadium.
The chant borrows its melody from Milky’s dance track “Just The Way You Are”, a song that already lends itself well to terrace culture thanks to its simple rhythm and repetitive chorus.
The lyrics also reference Semenyo’s role on the wing alongside fellow attacker, Rayan Cherki, highlighting what many fans hope will become an exciting attacking partnership at the Etihad this season and beyond.
The general consensus is that this is one of the best football chants to have been created in recent years, which often means other fanbases will soon have their own version.
FGG says: Antoine Semenyo form worthy of a dedicated Man City fan chant
Given the immediate impact Semenyo made after arriving at Man City, it was only a matter of time before supporters started coming up with a chant for him.
The Ghanaian’s explosive style of play quickly endeared him to the Etihad crowd, and players who excite fans in that way often end up with their own terrace song sooner rather than later.
However, the song has already reached the point where it is going to be sung regardless of Semenyo's performances, such is its popularity.