Manchester City have signed Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt to strengthen their attack.
City have confirmed that Marmoush has signed a contract until the summer of 2029.
Reports suggest that City have paid $72.2 million for Marmoush, 25, as the ‘Egyptian Prince’ is having an incredible season for Frankfurt, scoring 20 goals and adding 14 assists across 26 games for the Bundesliga side.
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This move has long been in the works and Marmoush is clearly City’s replacement for Julian Alvarez who left for Atletico Madrid back in the summer.
Marmoush is the heir to Mohamed Salah as Egypt’s next superstar and now they’re playing for rival clubs in the Premier League.
Marmoush — “My dreams are becoming a reality”
“This is a day I will never forget,” Marmoush said. “To sign for Manchester City – one of the best teams in the world – is an amazing feeling. I am delighted, my family are so proud, and we are all very happy to be here in Manchester.”
“With Pep, his technical staff and the world-class facilities here, players have everything they need to improve. That was really enticing for me when I had the chance to come here. And I cannot deny I also want to win trophies. City have 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 learn from the staff and my teammates, and I want to become a valued member of this winning team.”
“I really am looking forward to getting going, meeting the other players and showing the Manchester City fans what I can do.”
Marmoush also spoke at length about becoming the first Egyptian player to represent City and following in the footsteps of his Egyptian teammate Salah in the Premier League.
“Representing my country at a big club like this was something I always dreamed of. [Now] my dreams are becoming a reality of being [the first Egyptian] at Manchester City and I hope I can keep up this level,” Marmoush said.
“The Premier League is for us in Egypt the biggest league and the most followed league because of my team-mates like Mo Salah and other Egyptian players that have played in the Premier League. Most of the players growing up, our dream is to be here and that is why it makes me so happy that I am here to reach this beautiful league.”
How good of a season is Marmoush having in Germany?
The Egyptian has enjoyed a career year so far in Germany for third-place Eintracht.
Not only is he a clinical finisher but his ability to create chances for teammates and drift around as a complete forward is something that will slot in seamless in City’s system.
Marmoush signed with Eintracht just 18 months ago on a free transfer after just one season as a regular starter (and multiple loans) at Wolfsburg.
His incredible rise has now led him to the Etihad.
How does Omar Marmoush fit with Manchester City?
Marmoush has played mostly as a central forward for Eintracht this season and he has played frequently both as the lone man and part of a two-man front line, meaning he should be comfortable playing alongside Erling Haaland as well as replacing him in the lineup should he ever be unavailable.
In that sense, Marmoush could fill multiple roles within the team over the long-term and perhaps spark City’s sleepy (but awakening) attacking back to life if he is able to hit the ground running and produce anything close to the first half of the season.
City badly need Marmoush to hit the ground running and spark new life into their attack as they’re battling to stay in the Champions League and are in a huge scrap just to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.
