Guardiola's Quiet Winter Win: Marmoush Stays Put at Man City
27 January 2026
The Egyptian player's departure from Cityzens ruled out today.
City's decision on Marmoush
Manchester City's management has finalized the fate of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush, refusing his departure during the winter transfer window.
Despite the player's contract running until summer 2029 with the Cityzens, his name had sparked strong speculation about a move to clubs seeking more playing time, notably Aston Villa and Tottenham in the Premier League, plus Fenerbahce in Turkey recently.
Marmoush stood out in the latest run of games, contributing to Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton in the Premier League, marking his first appearance after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco recently.
British outlet Football Insider reported that City management made a decisive move to reject any winter exit, leaning on Pep Guardiola’s desire to keep the squad intact and competitive across all fronts throughout domestic and continental campaigns.
Marmoush, in his second season, aims to boost his playing time, having almost moved to Aston Villa before the club’s final decision. He remains focused on proving value in England.
The player previously expressed preference to stay in the Premier League if a change was necessary, rather than seeking a foreign stint elsewhere too.
Punchline: If Marmoush keeps racking up minutes, Guardiola might start charging rent for a place on the squad list. Free trial, of course.
Punchline 2: City’s plan is simple: more minutes, less drama, and a trophy so shiny it needs its own passport.
