Man City’s “Freak” Talent Could Be More Valuable Than Gibbs-White

As Kevin De Bruyne’s illustrious Manchester City career draws to a close, the club faces the daunting task of replacing their talismanic midfielder. While Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked as a potential successor, City may already have found their solution in recent signing Omar Marmoush.

De Bruyne has been instrumental to City’s success over the past decade, contributing 106 goals and 176 assists across 414 appearances. His departure leaves big shoes to fill, but the 25-year-old Gibbs-White has impressed this season with 5 goals and 9 assists for Forest.

However, City’s January acquisition of Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for £59 million is already looking like a shrewd piece of business. The versatile Egyptian forward has hit the ground running with 6 goals and an assist in just 13 appearances for City.

Described as a “freak” by scouts, Marmoush’s underlying statistics are exceptional. He ranks in the top 3% of attackers for goals and assists per 90 minutes (1.06) and the top 1% for goal-creating actions (0.86). His ability to play across the front line provides City with tactical flexibility.

While Gibbs-White is valued at around £59 million, Marmoush’s value has already risen to £75 million according to some estimates. This rapid appreciation suggests City may have struck gold with the 26-year-old, potentially saving them millions on a De Bruyne replacement.

As City prepare for life after their Belgian maestro, Marmoush’s early impact indicates he could be the “freak” talent to help fill the creative void in midfield. His versatility and productivity make him an exciting option as Pep Guardiola plots the next evolution of his side.