Manchester Metropolis have confirmed the signing of Egypt ahead Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The 25-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half yr deal till June 2029.
Marmoush has scored 15 targets in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season, second solely to Harry Kane of Bayern Munich.
“It is a day I’ll always remember,” Marmoush stated.
“To signal for Manchester Metropolis – the most effective groups on the planet – is an incredible feeling. I’m delighted, my household are so proud, and we’re all very blissful to be right here in Manchester.
“With Pep, his technical employees and the world-class services right here, gamers have every thing they should enhance. That was actually attractive for me once I had the possibility to come back right here.
“And I can’t deny I additionally wish to win trophies. Metropolis have been probably the most profitable membership in England for a lot of, a few years, so I do know I’m becoming a member of a successful atmosphere and successful tradition.
“I wish to be taught from the employees and my teammates, and I wish to develop into a valued member of this successful staff.
“I actually am trying ahead to getting going, assembly the opposite gamers and exhibiting the Manchester Metropolis followers what I can do.”
We’re delighted to announce the signing of @OmarMarmoush ✍️🩵 pic.twitter.com/ryY2jA1mdE
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) January 23, 2025
Metropolis have additionally signed 19-year-old defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras and defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens within the January switch window.
Marmoush heads to the Premier league after simply 18 months with Frankfurt, having joined from Wolfsburg on a free switch.
The proficient ahead, who can function throughout the entrance three, was neglected of the Frankfurt aspect that beat Borussia Dortmund on Friday night with the German membership confirming they have been in talks over his departure.
Director of soccer Txiki Begiristain stated: “Omar is an achieved and thrilling ahead, and I’m delighted he’s becoming a member of us.
“He’s had an impressive season, and each time we’ve watched him, he has influenced matches.
“He has all of the attributes a top-class attacker requires. He has excellent tempo and consciousness, and he’s distinctive in entrance of aim. He may play various totally different positions, which is a very beneficial asset.
“I even have little doubt that working with Pep and the technical employees right here at Metropolis will see him additional develop his excellent attacking expertise.”
