Manchester City has finalized the acquisition of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee of 70 million euros (£59 million).
The 25-year-old has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2029, with potential add-ons that could increase the total to £4 million.
This season, Marmoush has been in remarkable form, netting 15 goals in just 17 Bundesliga appearances, placing him just behind England captain Harry Kane, who has scored 16 for Bayern Munich.
“Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world over the past 10 years, so it was not a question,” Marmoush said.
“It’s a pleasure and an honour for me and my family to be representing Manchester City. It makes them happy; it makes me happy that my dreams are becoming a reality.
“The last two seasons have been great, but it is just the beginning for me.”
Marmoush, who has played as a striker, a number 10 and a winger, said: “On the pitch I am fast, good on the ball, I try to see where the spaces are and exploit the spaces – and I’m dangerous.
“My main strength I would say is that I always want to win – that is from a character point of view.”
City director of football Txiki Begiristain said Marmoush has “outstanding pace and awareness” and that his versatility is a “really valuable asset”.
City secured the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30 million, along with Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £34 million during the January transfer window.
Marmoush kicked off his professional journey with Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League before making a move to VfL Wolfsburg in 2020. He enjoyed loan stints at FC St Pauli and VfB Stuttgart prior to his transfer to Frankfurt in 2023, where he netted 37 goals and provided 20 assists across 67 appearances.
