Manchester City has confirmed the signing of 25-year-old forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of £59 million ($72.6 million), with potential add-ons bringing the total to £63.2 million. Marmoush, who has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with City, becomes the club’s third acquisition in the January transfer window, following defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
The Egyptian forward expressed his excitement about joining the Premier League champions, saying that signing for City was a dream come true. He also shared how proud his family was of the achievement.
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain praised Marmoush as an “accomplished and exciting forward” and highlighted his impressive qualities, including his pace, awareness, and goal-scoring ability. Marmoush’s versatility, with the ability to play in various attacking positions, was also noted as a valuable asset for the team.
Marmoush’s arrival at Manchester City comes at a challenging time for the club. Despite being four-time consecutive Premier League champions, City is currently fifth in the league, trailing leaders Liverpool by 12 points.