Haaland's Golden Boot Banter Sparks Banter as Semenyo Makes City Debut
13 January 2026
Haaland and Semenyo banter goes viral as City gear up for derby
Erling Haaland lightheartedly teased his new teammate Antoine Semenyo, who has just joined Manchester City, about the Golden Boot. The playful exchange reflects the early chemistry building between the Norwegian striker and the Ghanaian forward as they navigate City’s squad dynamics.
Semenyo’s first taste of action with City came in the FA Cup third round, where he recorded a goal and an assist in a commanding 10-1 win over Exeter. The performance underscored his potential impact as City look to strengthen their options mid-season.
City posted footage of Semenyo’s first day at the club, including his introduction to teammates and a memorable moment with Haaland. In the clip, Haaland jokes with Semenyo about the boot trophy, drawing laughs from the squad as the duo begin to gel on and off the pitch.
Semenyo’s debut, Haaland’s goals, and the road to the derby
Haaland, who already leads the Premier League with 20 goals, remains a constant threat for City, while Semenyo sits among the scorers with 10 goals after his early-month form. The duo’s early interactions have fans buzzing about how City will balance attacking options as they move further into the season.
City are set to clash with rivals Manchester United in a highly anticipated derby at Old Trafford this coming Saturday, in the 22nd round of the Premier League. The fixture marks a test of City’s recent form and the new-look attacking lineup with Semenyo in the mix.
Credit to City for sharing the behind-the-scenes moments that reveal the team’s lighter side, even as competitive pressure intensifies on the pitch. If Semenyo’s adaptation mirrors his early impact, City supporters may have reason to smile as the campaign unfolds.
Punchline 1: Haaland whispered to Semenyo, “You came for the Golden Boot—good luck working around my warm-up routine.” Semenyo shot back, “Relax, I’ve brought the maps; we’ll find the net together.”
Punchline 2: If City’s season were a sniper film, the target would be simple: hit the goal, then hit the banter, and maybe hit the snack bar on the way off the pitch.
