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With half a season played, red-hot Omar Marmoush (25) has put Eintracht Frankfurt on course for a first top-four finish in over 30 years and placed Europe's elite clubs on high alert. The Egyptian's stunning 2024-25 - he sits one behind top scorer Harry Kane in the Bundesliga with 15 goals, along with 10 assists, in 17 league games - has led to speculation of a winter move to faltering English champions Manchester City.
In Europe's top-five leagues, his 25 goal contributions rank second only behind countryman Mohamed Salah, who has 31, having played three games more. Third-placed Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund on Friday and sit eight points ahead of last season's Champions League finalists.
Frankfurt last finished in the top four in 1992-93 and risk being a victim of Marmoush's success should he move on. While Marmoush has been in Germany since 2017, there is no question he has had a move to one of Europe's big guns on his mind. Born in Cairo in 1999, Marmoush stood out early in the academy of club Wadi Degla. At just 17, he was promoted to the first team and joined Wolfsburg's reserves a year later.
At Wolfsburg, Marmoush initially struggled for consistency and game time, resulting in loans to St Pauli and Stuttgart. He also struggled to adapt to life in Germany. Unable to speak German, Marmoush recalls standing near the counter at coffee shops and waiting until he saw the order he wanted, before pointing and telling the waiter he wanted the same.
Marmoush's agent told AFP these initial struggles laid a foundation for his achievements. Marmoush's command of German, French and English has greatly contributed to his success. He is thriving at Eintracht Frankfurt," said Ahmed Abdoun. "The Bundesliga has always been a stepping stone to the big leagues like the Premier League or La Liga. If there are any offers, we will discuss them with the club and make the best decision."
