Manchester City’s new signing Antoine Semenyo has made a quick impression since completing his £62.5 million move to the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window, and supporters have already begun celebrating the Ghanaian forward with a chant of his own.
The versatile attacker has quickly won over City fans with his pace, strength and direct style of play. His ability to carry the ball forward and create chances in the final third has allowed him to settle smoothly into Pep Guardiola’s attacking system.
Semenyo’s energetic displays have not gone unnoticed in the stands. In recent days, a new chant dedicated to the Ghana international has started circulating among supporters online and is gradually gaining popularity.
The chant is sung to the tune of Milky’s well-known dance track “Just The Way You Are”. Its simple melody and repetitive chorus make it well-suited to terrace singing, which has helped it catch the attention of fans.
The lyrics celebrate Semenyo’s movement and performances for City while also referencing his position on the wing alongside fellow attacker Rayan Cherki. The chant goes:
“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.”
Like many modern football chants, the song first gained traction on social media before making its way toward the terraces.
Given Semenyo’s lively start to life at City, it is no surprise that supporters have already created a song for him. If the Ghanaian continues to deliver strong performances, the chant could soon become a regular sound at the Etihad Stadium and on City’s away trips.