The Ghana international emerged at Bristol City wearing the 42, which captured his status as an unpolished academy forward fighting for a senior place. Toure had worn 24 at Barcelona before moving to the Etihad. In taking on the 42, Semenyo sees it as stepping into the lineage of dominant African Premier League performers, mirroring Toure's journey from 24 to 42 while writing his own story as the next powerful, driving force in sky blue.
Some of you may be wondering why Antoine Semenyo will wear the number 42 after his eye-catching move to Manchester City.
The Ghana international emerged at Bristol City wearing the 42, which captured his status as an unpolished academy forward fighting for a senior place.
He switched for the number 24 upon moving to Bournemouth, but with the number unavailable at City, he's reverted to 42 - the iconic shirt chosen by Yaya Toure. Toure had worn 24 at Barcelona before moving to the Etihad.
In taking on the 42, Semenyo sees it as stepping into the lineage of dominant African Premier League performers, mirroring Toure's journey from 24 to 42 while writing his own story as the next powerful, driving force in sky blue.
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