Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City team news and injury updates as Antoine Semenyo signs
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be speaking to the media today ahead of the FA Cup third round tie at home to Exeter City.
The main source of questions will be around Antoine Semenyo, who arrived from Bournemouth this morning on a five-and-a-half-year deal. The Blues have spent £62.5m to bring the Ghana international in after he bagged ten goals in the first half of the campaign with the Cherries.
Guardiola has been coy when asked about Semenyo but now the 26-year-old is in the building we can expect the City boss to have plenty to say on his new recruit. Semenyo could make his debut for the Blues this weekend when City play host to the League One club.
City's squad will be stretched for the game due to several injuries to first-team players but a game against third-tier opposition could allow Guardiola to give some of the club's youngsters an opportunity.
Follow all the updates from Guardiola's press conference below...
We have not got too long to wait before Guardiola addresses the media this afternoon with the press conference scheduled for 12.30pm this lunchtime. As always, you will be able to follow everything he has to say right here...
Speaking after being announced as a City player, Semenyo was asked to describe his game. The Ghanaian replied:
Powerful, quick, strong, clinical player. I’m still improving and I feel like I’m still yet to reach my peak. I feel like I’ve got learning to do and joining City is the best thing for my development. The best coaches and best players – taking my game to the next level.
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City have signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £62.5million after negotiating a deal. Semenyo had a release clause for £65m that became active this month but after
