Antoine Semenyo has become the most expensive footballer in Ghana’s history, eclipsing a list of some of the country’s biggest names after completing his record-breaking move to Manchester City.

The 25-year-old forward’s transfer, valued at €74m, places him at the top of Ghana’s all-time transfer chart and reflects his rapid rise in the Premier League following an impressive spell with Bournemouth.

Semenyo now sits ahead of fellow Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, whose €64m move ranks second on the list of the country’s biggest transfers. Kudus also appears again further down the rankings for a separate €43m switch earlier in his career, underlining his own significant market value.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey occupies third place with a €50m move, while Chelsea legend Michael Essien remains among the elite with his €38m transfer during his playing days at the top level of European football.

The list also features emerging and established names such as Ernest Nuamah, whose moves are valued at €28.5m and €25m respectively, Kamaldeen Sulemana at €25m, Baba Rahman at €24.4m, and Andre Ayew at €24.1m, a reminder of the depth and longevity of Ghana’s influence on the European game.

Semenyo’s rise to the top of that list has been driven by consistency and impact rather than hype. He ended his Bournemouth career in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner against Tottenham Hotspur, before sealing his high-profile move to the Etihad Stadium.

For Ghanaian football, the deal is more than just a number. It signals the country’s continued relevance in the global transfer market and highlights a new generation of players capable of matching and surpassing the achievements of those who came before them.

As Semenyo prepares for life at Manchester City, he does so carrying both expectation and history as the new standard-bearer for Ghana’s most valuable football exports.