Frankfurt replace Marmoush with Wahi in reported €20M deal

Eintracht Frankfurt have found a replacement for forward Omar Marmoush, with the Bundesliga club announcing on Friday the signing of Marseille's France U21 forward Elye Wahi until 2030.

Marmoush, who scored 15 goals and laid on 10 assists in 17 league games for Frankfurt, departed the club for Premier League side Manchester City on Thursday for a reported fee of 68 million euros (£59 million ($72.6 million)).

Frankfurt did not disclose how much they paid for Wahi, but German media reported he arrived for a fee of 20 million euros, rising to 25 million with bonuses.

The 22-year-old Wahi has three goals and an assist in 13 Ligue 1 games this season. He joined the French giants from Lens in August 2024. 

"I wanted to take the chance and come here," said Wahi. "I want to repay the trust that has been placed in me with good performances and goals."

In recent seasons, Frankfurt have had a strong record of replacing departed forward talents. Randal Kolo Muani, Luka Jovic, Sebastien Haller, Jesper Lindstrom and Andre Silva have all left the club on big-money deals over the past five seasons. 

Frankfurt, who sit third in the league, play away at Hoffenheim on Sunday.