Premier Champion, Manchester City has announced the signing of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt and signed a contract of four and half years deal which would keep him with the club til 2029.
This signing of Marmoush become Manchester City’s third signing of the January transfer window, following Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in joining the Premier League champions.
Marmoush joined Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring 37 goals and contributing 20 assists in 67 games for the club.
The striker will add to Pep Guardiola’s attacking options and provide the Premier League Champions with a big boost at a difficult time. Marmoush will wear the No. 7 shirt at the Etihad Stadium.
According to the club’s media, 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.
This club have been the most successful club in England for 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 said: “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.
Marmoush 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” he added.
Manchester City next game would be against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday and the club will aim to bounce back from their European nightmare where they were defeated.
The Cityzens then face Club Brugge in their final Champions League group fixture and must win to progress
