Barcelona are finalizing a deal for Al Ahly’s 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim, though administrative hurdles have delayed the official announcement.
While sources in Egypt consider the transfer complete, Barcelona officials remain cautious until all paperwork is settled.
The move is expected to be an initial loan with a buy option valued at approximately €3 million, potentially rising to €5 million with performance bonuses.
Al Ahly’s director of football, Waleed Salah El-Din, bolstered confidence by publicly stating that Abdelkarim was heading to Barcelona.
The young forward has already bid farewell to his teammates, signaling an imminent exit to join Barça Atlètic’s ranks.
Despite the silence from Catalonia, optimism remains high that the Egyptian talent will reinforce Hansi Flick’s youth setup before the winter transfer window closes.