TheSmoothMedia Manchester City have signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt. in a deal worth €70m (£59m), with potential add-ons bringing the fee up to £63m.
The 25-year-old, who has signed a contract until June 2029, has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga matches—second only to England captain Harry Kane’s 16 goals for Bayern Munich.
“Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world over the past decade, so joining them was an easy decision,” said Marmoush. “It’s an honour for me and my family to represent this club. Seeing my dreams turn into reality is truly special. The last two seasons have been amazing, but this is just the start for me.”
City have also bolstered their squad with the signings of 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30m and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £34m during the January transfer window.
Marmoush, who can operate as a striker, a number 10, or a winger, highlighted his key attributes: “I’m fast, good on the ball, and always looking to exploit spaces. I’m dangerous in attack, but above all, I have a winning mentality.”
Manchester City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, praised Marmoush’s abilities, saying: “His outstanding pace, awareness, and versatility make him a valuable asset to our squad.”
Marmoush began his professional career with Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League before moving to VfL Wolfsburg in 2020. He had loan stints at FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart before joining Frankfurt in 2023, where he scored 37 goals and provided 20 assists in 67 appearances.
