Tottenham Hotspur secured Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City on August 26, including an obligation to complete a permanent transfer next summer for a fee reported around £60 million, though some reports suggest an initial £50 million plus add-ons. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
The 27-year-old Egyptian international joined Manchester City in January 2025 from Eintracht Frankfurt for about £59-60 million. He struggled to secure regular playing time behind Erling Haaland, scoring 16 goals in 62 appearances overall. [1, 2, 5, 7, 6]
Tottenham’s head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised the new signing, saying, "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference. He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level." He added Marmoush has "incredible attacking quality" and a strong desire to improve and win. [6]
Marmoush expressed excitement about joining Tottenham, saying, "It feels amazing to be here. I’m so excited to get started with the team, and I can’t wait to meet the fans." He also praised De Zerbi’s project and energy, saying, "I’ve spoken with the head coach, I loved what he had to say, and I’m sure our passion for the game will go very well together." [5]
Earlier in the week, Tottenham also signed Brazilian winger Savio from Manchester City for an initial £75 million fee as part of a summer spending spree that has exceeded £300 million. Other new signings this summer include Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, and Marcos Senesi. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Tottenham began their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a 3-0 loss away to Brentford on August 19, just days before announcing Marmoush’s loan deal. [2, 4, 5]
Meanwhile, Manchester City continue rebuilding following Pep Guardiola’s exit and the sales of key players including Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones. They have signed Elliott Anderson for £116 million and agreed deals for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (£85.7 million) and Palmeiras’s Allan Elias (£34 million). [2, 3]
On the same day Marmoush’s loan to Tottenham was confirmed, City sold midfielder Nico González to Newcastle United for £52 million. [3]
Marmoush most recently featured for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, making five appearances as his nation reached the last 16. [5, 7, 6]
