Manchester City acquired Egypt’s Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for 70 million euros (£59 million).

The 25-year-old has agreed to a deal that will last until June 2029 and include £4 million in add-ons.

Second only to England captain Harry Kane’s 16 goals for Bayern Munich this season, Marmoush has scored 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga appearances.

“Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world over the past 10 years, so it was not a question,” Marmoush said.

“It’s a pleasure and an honour for me and my family to be representing Manchester City. It makes them happy; it makes me happy that my dreams are becoming a reality.

“The last two seasons have been great, but it is just the beginning for me.”

In the January transfer window, City also acquired Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £34 million and 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for £30 million.

“On the pitch, I am quick, good with the ball, I try to see where the spaces are and exploit them – and I’m dangerous,” stated Marmoush, who has played as a striker, number 10, and winger.

“My main strength I would say is that I always want to win – that is from a character point of view.”

Txiki Begiristain, the city’s football director, praised Marmoush’s versatility as a “really valuable asset” and noted his “outstanding pace and awareness.”

Before joining VfL Wolfsburg in 2020, Marmoush started his career in the Egyptian Premier League with Wadi Degla.

Prior to his 2023 transfer to Frankfurt, he played on loan at FC St Pauli and VfB Stuttgart, where he recorded 37 goals and 20 assists in 67 games.

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