Manchester City Signs Egyptian Striker Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt for £59m

Manchester City have secured the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for 70 million euros (£59 million).

The 25-year-old has signed a contract running until June 2029, with potential add-ons of up to £4 million.

Marmoush has been in exceptional form, scoring 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season, just behind England captain Harry Kane, who has netted 16 goals 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’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, praised Marmoush for his “outstanding pace and awareness,” adding that his versatility makes him a “really valuable asset.”

In addition to Marmoush, City have also completed the signings of 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30 million, and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £34 million during the January transfer window.

Marmoush began his career with Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League before joining VfL Wolfsburg in 2020. He had loan spells at FC St Pauli and VfB Stuttgart before moving to Frankfurt in 2023, where he scored 37 goals and provided 20 assists in 67 appearances.