Washington: In a significant move, Manchester City has announced the acquisition of Omar Marmoush, the talented Egyptian striker, from Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
Marmoush, 25, has become one of the most sought-after young forwards in European football and is versatile enough to play on either wing or as a central striker, making him a valuable addition to Pep Guardiola’s attacking options.
Impressive Career Journey
Marmoush’s journey to the Premier League has been marked by consistent progress and impressive performances. He made his professional debut in 2016 with Wadi Degla at the age of 17. After making 17 appearances and scoring two goals, Marmoush moved to Europe in 2017, joining VfB Stuttgart before making further strides in his career.
In 2023, Marmoush joined Wolfsburg and soon moved to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he made an instant impact. During his first season with Frankfurt, he scored 17 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions.
Marmoush continued his remarkable form in the 2024–2025 season, amassing 20 goals and 14 assists in just 26 games for Frankfurt before his transfer to Manchester City.
A Thrilled Addition to Manchester City
The striker expressed his excitement about joining one of the best teams in the world. “It’s an incredible feeling to join Manchester City, one of the top teams in the world. My family is very proud, and we are all very happy to be here in Manchester,” Marmoush said.
He further emphasized his admiration for the club’s winning culture under Pep Guardiola, stating, “I am certain that I am joining a winning culture and atmosphere. I want to contribute to this successful team and get knowledge from the staff and my colleagues.”
Marmoush also spoke about the allure of Manchester City’s facilities and the opportunity to work with Guardiola and his technical team to develop further. “Players have everything they need to become better here. I can’t wait to get started and prove myself to the Manchester City supporters,” he added.
Director of Football’s Praise
Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s Director of Football, also shared his enthusiasm about the signing. “I’m happy that Omar is joining us; he’s a talented and dynamic forward. He’s had an incredible season, and each time we’ve seen him, he’s had an impact on games,” Begiristain said.
Begiristain highlighted Marmoush’s impressive qualities, including his speed, goal-scoring ability, and versatility across multiple attacking roles. “He excels in front of goal and has remarkable speed and awareness. I am confident he will continue to hone his exceptional attacking ability while working with Pep and the technical staff here at City,” he added.
What’s Next for Marmoush at City?
As Manchester City continues to dominate English football, the addition of Omar Marmoush adds another attacking weapon to Guardiola’s already star-studded squad. Fans will be eager to see how the young Egyptian integrates into the team’s high-paced, attacking style of play. With Marmoush’s hunger for success and his potential to develop further under Guardiola’s guidance, he is poised to make a significant impact at the Etihad.
