Man City confirm £59m signing of Omar Marmoush as Julian Alvarez replacement arrives

Manchester City have completed the £59milion signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush.

The Egyptian international has joined the club on a four-and-a-half-year deal and becomes the club's third signing of the January transfer window, following the arrivals of defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.

City will pay £59m (€70m) to Frankfurt, with around £5m potentially following in bonuses and add-ons. Reis takes the number seven shirt last worn by Joao Cancelo and before that Raheem Sterling.

It gives Guardiola much needed competition for Erling Haaland up front and fills the void left by the sale of World Cup winner Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid in the summer. City banked a record sum for Alvarez, but Haaland has been short of rest this season and has started every Premier League and Champions League game.

Marmoush has been in prolific form for Frankfurt this term and has scored 20 goals across all competitions. His 15-goal haul in the Bundesliga has only been bettered by Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane.

Speaking after his move to City was confirmed, 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.

"I want to learn from the staff and my teammates, and I want to become a valued member of this winning team."

Manager sporting director Txiki Begiristain added: "Omar is an accomplished and exciting forward, and I’m delighted he’s joining us.

“He’s had an outstanding season, and every