Omar Marmoush signs with Man City on transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt football news
After several weeks of speculation, Marmoush agreed to a deal to remain with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2029.
Manchester City have announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush for a reported initial fee of around $72.6 million.
“The 25-year-old Egyptian striker has completed his move to the Etihad Stadium on a four-and-a-half-year deal, meaning he will remain at the club until the summer of 2029,” City said in a statement. Thursday.
“It’s a day I’ll never forget,” Marmoush said after signing with the English Premier League champions.
“Signing for Manchester City, one of the best teams in the world, is an amazing feeling. I’m delighted, my family are very proud, and we’re all very happy to be here in Manchester.
“With Pep, his technical staff and the world-class facilities here, the players have everything they need to improve. When I got the opportunity to come here, it was really attractive to me.”
Marmoush is City’s third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
It is understood the former Bundesliga star’s contract could include an additional $5 million.
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Born in Cairo in 1999, Marmoush emerged early in the Egyptian Premier League through the academy of club Wadi Degla. At just 17 years old, he was promoted to the first team and joined Wolfsburg’s reserves a year later.
At Wolfsburg, Marmoush initially struggled for consistency and playing time, resulting in loans to St. Pauli and Stuttgart.
The striker moved to Frankfurt on a free transfer ahead of the 2023–2024 season and scored 12 goals in 29 league games.
Marmoush’s development has led to inevitable comparisons with his compatriot Mohamed Salah, but the Liverpool superstar has warned against such correlations.
“Omar has a lot of potential and he is an important player for his team and the national team at the moment, but I hope we stay away from the idea of comparisons because that will put him under pressure,” Salah said in November.
“Don’t compare him with me. Don’t say ‘new Mohammed Salah’. Let him live his career. “Comparing a player at the beginning of his career with another player who has achieved a lot over the years doesn’t help him.”
City’s director of football Tixiki Begiristen said that Marmoush was a “skilled and exciting forward”.
“He has had a fantastic season and has impacted matches every time we have seen him,” he said.
“He has all the qualities a top-class attacker needs. He has excellent pace and awareness, and is exceptional in front of goal. He can also play multiple different positions, which is a really valuable asset.
His arrival at the Etihad Stadium came during a disappointing season for City.
City, champions for the past four seasons, are currently fifth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool with a game more to play.
Defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday also puts Pep Guardiola’s side in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout stage.
