Manchester City announced on Thursday that it has signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Neither club revealed the financial details, but British media reported that the deal to sign the 25-year-old Egypt international was worth around 70 million euros ($72.80 million) plus bonuses.
Marmoush, who is now City’s third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of center-backs Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis, has scored 37 goals and provided 20 assists in 67 matches since joining Frankfurt from VfL Wolfsburg in 2023.
“I was enticed by the opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola, his technical staff, and to train in world-class facilities. Players here have everything they need to improve,” Marmoush stated.
“I cannot deny I also want to win trophies. City has been the most successful club in England for many, many years, so I know I am joining a winning environment and winning culture… I want to become a valued member of this winning team. I look forward to getting going, meeting the other players, and showing the Manchester City fans what I can do.”
Marmoush has netted 15 times in the Bundesliga this season, making him the second-highest goal scorer behind Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane.
Capped 35 times for his country, Marmoush has also had spells at Egyptian side Wadi Degla, as well as loan moves at St Pauli and VfB Stuttgart.
Reigning Premier League champions City are fifth in the table and trail leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand, by 12 points.
