Manchester City have announced the signing of forward Omar Marmoush as they look to reinforce their squad for the second half of the season.
The versatile 25-year-old Egypt international joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee believed to be £59m and has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the club until the summer of 2029.
He will become City’s third signing of the winter transfer window following the arrivals of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis and will wear the number 7 shirt which was previously worn by Raheem Sterling.
Marmoush began his career with Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League, before signing for VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.
He also enjoyed spells at FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart, prior to his move to Eintracht.
Before his move from Frankfurt Marmoush was second only to Harry Kane in terms of Bundesliga goals this term having scoring 15 in 17 games – one behind Kane’s 16 – from a total of 37 goals and 20 assists in 67 games for his former club since joining in the summer of 2023.
He also has 6 goals from 35 appearances for Egypt and has featured in two African Cup of Nations campaigns – helping his country reach the 2022 final.
Marmoush said: “This is a day I will never forget.
“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 become better. 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.”
Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Omar is an accomplished and exciting forward, and I’m delighted he’s joining us.
“He’s had an outstanding season, and every time we have watched him, he has influenced matches.
“He has all the attributes a top-class attacker requires.
“He has outstanding pace and awareness, and he is exceptional in front of goal.
“He can also play a number of different positions, which is a really valuable asset.
“I also have no doubt that working with Pep and the technical staff here at City will see him further develop his superb attacking talent.”