Omar Marmoush: Egyptian Star Completes High-Profile Manchester City Transfer

Manchester City Secure Egyptian Forward in Major January Signing

In one of the most significant transfers of the January window, Manchester City announced the signing of Omar Marmoush on a four-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of £59 million. The 25-year-old Egyptian striker has completed a move to the Etihad Stadium, meaning he will remain at the Club until the summer of 2029. This acquisition marks a crucial investment for the reigning Premier League champions as they seek to strengthen their attacking options.

Marmoush arrives at Manchester City following an extraordinary season with Eintracht Frankfurt. Prior to joining City, Marmoush had accrued 20 goals from just 26 appearances for Frankfurt alongside 14 assists. His remarkable performances earned him recognition as one of Europe’s most exciting forwards, with Marmoush contributing six goals and three assists in September, which earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Month award.

A Career Built on Persistence and Development

The Egyptian international’s journey to Manchester City has been one of steady progression. Marmoush joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer ahead of the 2023-24 season, after spending time with VfL Wolfsburg and loan spells at FC St Pauli and VfB Stuttgart. Marmoush completed the first half of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season as the second top scorer, behind Kane, with 15 goals, demonstrating his elite finishing ability and creative prowess.

Manchester City’s Director of Football expressed his enthusiasm about the signing, stating that Marmoush has all the attributes a top-class attacker requires, with outstanding pace and awareness, and is exceptional in front of goal, whilst also being able to play a number of different positions.

Significance for Egyptian Football and Manchester City’s Ambitions

This transfer represents a historic moment for Egyptian football, with Marmoush becoming Manchester City’s first Egyptian player. Marmoush is the heir to Mohamed Salah as Egypt’s next superstar and now they’re playing for rival clubs in the Premier League. The forward expressed his delight at the move, saying it was an amazing feeling to sign for one of the best teams in the world, with his family proud and happy to be in Manchester.

For Manchester City, Marmoush’s arrival addresses a crucial need following Julian Alvarez’s departure to Atletico Madrid. The Egypt international joins after scoring 15 goals in 17 matches for the Bundesliga side this season and becomes City’s third signing of the January window following the additions of Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov. His versatility across attacking positions and proven goal-scoring record make him an invaluable asset as City compete across multiple competitions. With his debut coming on 25 January in a 3-1 home league win over Chelsea, Marmoush’s impact at the Etihad will be closely watched by football fans worldwide.