Antoine Semenyo deserved his fairytale ending before he signs for Manchester City according to Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola.
'It's not easy to do what he has done,' said Iraola. 'Most players would have acted differently.
'He never found excuses. He was ready to give what we needed. We could keep him until the last second and it is fair that he leaves with the feeling he has at the end.
'With the reception of the supporters, and all this. I am very happy for him.'
Semenyo will leave for Manchester City, who have triggered a clause in his contract that he can leave for £65million before January 10.