Omar Marmoush is leaving Manchester City. Fabrizio Romano confirmed a verbal agreement between City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 23, 2026. The 27-year-old Egyptian forward is reportedly set to travel to north London on Monday to complete his medical, according to Football365, having already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Spurs, per TEAMtalk.
The deal is structured as an initial loan with a mandatory buy clause worth £50m, triggered under certain conditions, as reported by Romano, Football365 and Cartilage Free Captain. That figure is a meaningful markdown from the approximately £59m to £60m City paid Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Marmoush in January 2025, meaning the German club will reportedly not receive their 15% sell-on clause, since City would not be turning a profit on the sale.
The deal itself
Romano’s confirmation of the verbal agreement puts the Marmoush move alongside a separate Tottenham deal for Brazilian winger Savinho, also arriving from Manchester City. David Ornstein of The Athletic reported Savinho’s fee at up to £85m (£75m up front plus £10m in bonuses). Football365 pegged the combined value of both deals at roughly £135m, while TEAMtalk reported the figure closer to £140m. The Guardian had earlier cited higher combined fees of £160m on August 21, before the loan-plus-buy structure for Marmoush was publicly confirmed.
Marmoush was named on City’s bench in their 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on August 23, 2026, but did not come on, per Cartilage Free Captain. His departure, once finalised, would complete a remarkably short stay at the Etihad after City made him one of their prominent January 2025 acquisitions.
What Maresca said about losing Marmoush
City manager Enzo Maresca addressed the situation ahead of the Bournemouth match, drawing a clear distinction between Marmoush and Savinho. ‘Savio since day one asked to leave and Omar didn’t ask to leave since day one,’ Maresca told The Guardian on August 21, 2026. ‘It’s quite clear that when players say they want to leave, for any reason, then it is complicated to convince them to change their mind. It happened with Rodri [to Barcelona] and the same thing is happening with Savinho. Since day one he has said that he wants to leave. Now we are waiting.’
Those comments suggest Marmoush’s exit is driven more by club dynamics and squad management than by any push from the player himself, separating his situation from Savinho’s even as both moves are processed at the same time.
What it means for Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs have committed significant funds this summer. Adding Marmoush and Savinho to earlier arrivals Sandro Tonali (£100m), Mateus Fernandes (£85m), and Jan Paul van Hencke (£52m) puts Tottenham’s reported summer outlay somewhere between £365m and £387m, depending on the source. Bringing in two established City first-team players in a single window reflects how Spurs have positioned themselves as a destination for players of that calibre.
One consequence of landing Marmoush is the expected departure of Brazilian forward Richarlison, who TEAMtalk report is likely to seek a move away from the club, with Everton interested. TEAMtalk also noted they first revealed Tottenham’s interest in Marmoush back in December, making this the conclusion of a pursuit that stretched over several months.
Marmoush’s profile
Marmoush is 27 years old, plays as a forward or striker, and represents Egypt internationally. He arrived at City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 as one of the more notable winter window additions in recent Premier League memory, but finds himself moving on before completing two full seasons at the club.
At Tottenham he would join a forward line that De Zerbi has reshaped significantly during the summer, with the manager showing a preference for technical forwards who can operate in high-pressing, possession-based systems. The conditions that would trigger the mandatory buy clause have not been publicly disclosed, but the five-year personal terms Marmoush has agreed to indicate that both he and the club are treating this as a long-term arrangement.
FAQ
How much are Tottenham paying for Omar Marmoush?
The deal is structured as an initial loan with a mandatory buy clause of £50m, triggered under certain conditions, per Fabrizio Romano. This is less than the approximately £59m to £60m Manchester City paid Eintracht Frankfurt for Marmoush in January 2025.
How long is Marmoush’s contract at Tottenham?
Marmoush has agreed a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, according to TEAMtalk sources.
How old is Omar Marmoush and what position does he play?
Marmoush is 27 years old and plays as a forward or striker. He is an Egyptian international.
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