Revealed: Omar Marmoush’s ridiculous wages as Man City finalize deals with the Egyptian

Omar Marmoush has officially joined Manchester City in a blockbuster £67.7 million deal, signaling the Premier League champions’ intent to salvage their season. The Egyptian forward, who impressed at Eintracht Frankfurt, is stepping into the Premier League spotlight with one of the most lucrative contracts for a first-time signing in England’s top flight. This transfer has turned heads across Europe, with Marmoush’s potential under Pep Guardiola now a key talking point.

According to reports from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Marmoush has agreed to a weekly wage of £260,000 to £275,000 before tax, making him one of the highest-paid players at the Etihad.

After deductions, he will take home approximately £162,000 weekly—over five times his previous earnings at Frankfurt. This financial leap underscores City’s desperation to revitalize their squad after a lackluster first half of the season, which sees them sitting sixth in the league, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool.

Interestingly, Liverpool was loosely linked to the forward earlier in the season, but club sources quickly dismissed the rumors. The Reds, known for their strategic approach to recruitment, were unlikely to match Marmoush’s staggering wage demands, even as they face the challenge of renewing contracts for key players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Marmoush’s move to City could inadvertently add pressure to Liverpool’s negotiations, particularly with Salah, whose current £350,000-a-week deal already dominates their wage bill.

Remarkably, this signing is more than a financial gamble for City—it’s a statement. Marmoush brings versatility and attacking flair, qualities Guardiola will be counting on to reignite City’s title challenge.

With 21 games played and time slipping away, this acquisition may serve as the spark they desperately need.

Whether Marmoush can handle the pressure of such a monumental step in his career will be a question only the pitch can answer.

For now, the football world watches with anticipation as City bets big on the Egyptian star.