Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City. Marmoush signs in as a new Tottenham player on an initial loan with a buy obligation clause, with a £50m fee plus £10m add-ons payable to Man City when the obligation is triggered. The deal makes Marmoush the second former Manchester City attacker to join Roberto De Zerbi’s side this summer, following Sávio’s arrival earlier in the window.
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Deal Structure — Breaking Down the Numbers
Tottenham have signed Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City, with a £60m obligation to buy inserted in the deal. The fee is split into a £50m guaranteed payment, plus £10m in add-ons.
The agreement obliges Tottenham to buy Marmoush for £50 million and includes a further £10 million in add-ons, with half of those additional payments — worth £5 million — considered guaranteed. The remaining £5 million will depend on performance-related conditions. The permanent agreement includes a four-year contract with an option for another season.
Crucially, Eintracht Frankfurt, who sold Marmoush to City in January 2025, do not have a sell-on clause, contrary to some reports. The German club received their desired guaranteed fee at the time, plus additional bonuses, meaning all payment obligations to Frankfurt have been fulfilled by City.
The Transfer at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Player | Omar Marmoush |
| Full Name | Omar Khaled Mohamed Abdelsalam Marmoush |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1999 |
| Age | 27 |
| Height | 1.83m (6ft 0in) |
| Position | Forward / Winger |
| From | Manchester City |
| To | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Deal Type | Loan with Buy Obligation |
| Fixed Fee | £50 Million |
| Add-Ons | £10 Million (£5m guaranteed, £5m performance-related) |
| Total Package | Up to £60 Million |
| Contract Length | 4 Years (+ 1-Year Option) |
| Confirmed By | Fabrizio Romano |
| Announcement Date | August 27, 2026 |
What De Zerbi Said
De Zerbi believes the addition of Marmoush to his squad can take their attacking play to the “next level” with the pace, intelligence and threat he offers in front of goal. “Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club — ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference,” De Zerbi said. “He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.”
Why Tottenham Moved for Marmoush
The Lilywhites have responded to their difficult display against Brentford by agreeing to bring in another attacker days after their Sávio agreement. They lost 3-0 against the Bees in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season.
Marmoush now looks set to follow former City teammate Sávio to join Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, after the Brazilian winger completed an £85m move to Spurs on Tuesday.
Marmoush struggled for regular starts at the Etihad Stadium, making eight Premier League starts in the previous campaign. His potential arrival takes Tottenham’s summer transfer spending well beyond £300 million.
Why City Are Selling
The Egypt international played the final 37 minutes of last week’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, which is expected to be his final appearance for the club.
Maresca gave his approval for Marmoush to leave, acknowledging the player’s desire for consistent minutes he cannot guarantee at City.
Manchester City permitted Omar Marmoush to undergo a medical with Tottenham Hotspur after the clubs agreed the loan. Marmoush said goodbye to his City teammates before receiving clearance to complete the next stage of the transfer.
Marmoush’s Career Path — From Cairo to N17
An accomplished Egyptian international, Marmoush made his professional bow in his Egyptian homeland as a 17-year-old in 2016 with Wadi Degla. After amassing 17 appearances and two goals for Wadi, he subsequently made the move to Europe in 2017, joining VfL Wolfsburg before making a switch to Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023.
He enjoyed a superb debut season with the Bundesliga side, netting 17 goals from 41 appearances across all competitions.
Marmoush’s 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga games represented the best scoring return of any Eintracht player from the start of a top-flight season in the club’s history. The 25-year-old also bagged nine assists in Germany’s top flight, taking his overall contribution to 24 goal involvements — one every 60 minutes of game time.
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Degla | 2016–2017 | 17 | 2 | — |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 2017–2023 | — | — | — |
| FC St. Pauli (Loan) | 2021 | — | — | — |
| VfB Stuttgart (Loan) | 2021–22 | — | — | — |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 2023–2025 | 26 | 20 | 14 |
| Manchester City | 2025–2026 | 61 | 16 | — |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2026– | — | — | — |
Marmoush’s Season-by-Season Highlights
| Season | Club | Goals | Assists | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 17 | — | Frankfurt qualify for Europa League |
| 2024–25 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | 14 | Bundesliga Player of Month (Sep & Nov) |
| 2025–26 | Manchester City | 16 | — | 61 appearances for City |
| 2026–27 | Tottenham Hotspur | — | — | Loan with buy obligation |
The Manchester City Spell — What Went Wrong?
Prior to joining City, Marmoush had accrued 20 goals from just 26 appearances for Frankfurt alongside 14 assists. Despite that sensational form, his time at the Etihad never reached those heights. Tottenham have decided to bet on Marmoush despite his modest record of 16 goals in 61 appearances for the Cityzens.
The drop in output was not a reflection of Marmoush’s ability but rather the competition for places in a packed Manchester City squad. With game time at a premium under former manager Pep Guardiola, Marmoush’s qualities were never given the platform they deserved at the Etihad.
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FAQs
Is Omar Marmoush’s move to Tottenham permanent or a loan?
Tottenham will initially sign the Egypt international on a season-long loan. The agreement obliges them to buy him for £50 million and includes a further £10 million in add-ons. The move therefore becomes permanent when the buy obligation conditions are met.
How much will Tottenham ultimately pay for Omar Marmoush?
A £60m obligation to buy has been inserted in the deal and the fee is split into a £50m guaranteed payment, plus £10m in add-ons. Half of those additional payments, worth £5 million, are guaranteed, with the remaining £5 million depending on performance-related conditions.
What contract length has Marmoush agreed with Tottenham?
The permanent agreement includes a four-year contract with an option for another season, meaning Marmoush could be a Tottenham player until 2031 if the additional year is triggered.
Does Eintracht Frankfurt receive any money from this deal?
Eintracht Frankfurt, who sold Marmoush to City in January 2025, do not have a sell-on clause, contrary to reports. The German club received their desired guaranteed fee at the time, plus additional bonuses, with all payment obligations to Frankfurt already fulfilled by City.
What was Marmoush’s best form before joining Manchester City?
His outstanding return of 20 goals and 14 assists across 26 appearances — including 15 in the league — was only bettered in Europe’s big five leagues by his Egyptian national team-mate Mohamed Salah. That impact also saw him named Bundesliga Player of the Month for both September and November.
