MANCHESTER CITY have completed the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush in a deal that could be worth £64 million.
The 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt star has been one of the stand-out players in the German league this season.
GettyOmar Marmoush has excelled in the Bundesliga this season[/caption]
He has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad and Pep Guardiola hopes he will fill the gap left by Julian Alvarez – who left to join Atletico Madrid in the summer.
City will pay an initial £59 million for Marmoush – while his former club could net another £5 million in add ons.
And it takes the spending of the champions this window to more than £120 million – following the arrivals of Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis earlier this weeks.
Marmoush – who is an international team-mate of Mo Salah – has scored 37 goals and made 20 assists for Frankfurt since he joined them in summer 2023.
And Guardiola will be desperately hoping he can help to get his team back on track after a nightmare couple of months for them.
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.
“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. City have been the most successful club in England for many, many years, so I know I am joining a winning environment and winning culture.
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“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: “He has all the attributes a top-class attacker requires.
“He has outstanding pace and awareness, and he is exceptional in front of goal. He can also play a number of different positions, which is a really valuable asset.
“He’s had an outstanding season, and every time we have watched him, he has influenced matches.”
City’s January spending may not be finished yet as they still would like to sign a defensive midfielder to cover for the injured Rodri.
