The surprising late rise of Man City newcomer Omar Marmoush

Omar Marmoush signed for Eintracht Frankfurt from VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer in summer of 2023 .

The 24-year-old had spent two of the past three seasons on loan at Wolfsburg .

He has scored 27 Bundesliga goals and 15 assists in 18 months at Frankfurt .

Manchester City swooped in for 62.1 m to make him the face of their midseason rebuild.

Omar Marmoush has been linked with a move to Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt .

The midfielder is fast, strong and confident bearing down on goal.

But he can also drop deep and receive the ball, turn and push forward himself.

There's also a hint of young Wayne Rooney in his awareness of space, of time, his balance, tenacity, and tenacity.

He's exactly the sort of attacking spark that City have looked desperately in need of this term.

Marmoush certainly looks ready, and there's no doubt the difficulties he faced between 2020 and '23 have helped forge an incredibly determined character that will stand him in good stead for the challenge ahead. Only time will tell if he can prove the solution to City 's struggles this season ..