'I loved what De Zerbi had to say' - Marmoush seals Spurs switch

[PA Media] New Tottenham signing Omar Marmoush says the project under Roberto de Zerbi was "very attractive for me". The 27-year-old Egypt forward has signed on a season-long loan from Manchester City , with an obligation to buy next summer. He is the second played to join Spurs from City this summer, after Savio's £75m move. "It feels amazing to be here," he told club media. "I'm so excited to get started with the team and I can't wait to meet the fans. "Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me. "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." Marmoush scored 16 goals in 62 appearances for City following his move from Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025, but had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland for much of his time at Etihad Stadium. De Zerbi added: "Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club - ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference. "He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win. "He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level."