Manchester City announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush on Thursday for a reported initial fee of around £59 million ($116 million AUD).
The 25-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions, which includes a potential additional £4.2 million ($8.3 million AUD) in add-ons.
Marmoush is the third signing for City during the January transfer window, following the arrivals of defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
In a statement, Marmoush expressed his excitement about joining Manchester City, stating, “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.” He added that he and his family are proud and happy to be in Manchester.
City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain, described Marmoush as an “accomplished and exciting forward,” noting his outstanding season and ability to influence matches.
Begiristain highlighted Marmoush's attributes, including his pace, awareness, and goal-scoring ability, as well as his versatility in playing multiple positions.
Marmoush's arrival comes amid a challenging season for Manchester City, who currently sit fifth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, having played one game more. Additionally, a recent defeat to Paris Saint-Germain has put the team at risk of missing out on the Champions League knockout stages.
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