What is Marmoush’s ranking among Manchester City’s most expensive transfers in history?

Egyptian star Omar Marmoush has joined the list of Manchester City’s most expensive transfers in history after completing his move from Eintracht Frankfurt to the English club for a fee reaching €80 million.

Marmoush’s performances made him a standout figure in the transfer market, making him the most expensive Arab player ever and the second most expensive African player in history. He also holds an impressive spot among City’s top deals of all time.

Since Manchester City came under Emirati ownership in the early 2010s, the club has signed many high-profile players at hefty prices. With rising transfer fees in the football world over the last five years, the cost of deals has increased significantly.

So, where does Marmoush rank among Manchester City’s most expensive transfers? Let’s explore this and more in the following sections.

What is Manchester City’s most expensive transfer in history?

Jack Grealish’s transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City in the summer of 2021 remains the club’s most expensive signing ever.

City spent €117 million on Grealish, making it the second-largest transfer fee in Premier League history and the fourth-highest for any deal globally (including sales and purchases).

Where does Marmoush rank among Manchester City’s most expensive transfers?

As noted earlier, Grealish tops the list, followed by Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol, who cost €90 million in the summer of 2023 when City signed him from Leipzig.

Club legend Kevin De Bruyne is third on the list, with City paying €77 million to bring him from Wolfsburg in 2015.

Manchester City’s Most Expensive Transfers in History