Egyptian teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim has agreed to join Barcelona on a loan deal, marking a significant step in his young career. The move, which has been in advanced stages, was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account. he stated:
Hamza Abdelkarim to Barcelona, here we go! Deal agreed with Al Ahly for 18 year old Evyptian talent. The striker will join on loan deal with buy option clause, initially part of Barça B squad. Plan for Hamza to fly to Barcelona on Saturday for medical.
According to information gathered by SoftFootball, Abdelkarim will join the Spanish giants on loan with an option to buy included in the deal. Plans are already in place for Abdelkarim to travel to Barcelona on Saturday, where he is scheduled to undergo his medical examinations before completing the move. The deal further highlights Barcelona’s continued focus on recruiting and developing young talents from across the globe.
Barcelona pushed hard for the deal as a long-term investment in a promising attacking talent, even with Al Ahly holding firm. Abdelkarim is scheduled to fly to Barcelona on Saturday for his medical.
In other news, Kader Meïté has agreed to join Al Hilal in a major transfer move, despite strong links to Manchester United and interest from several Premier League clubs, highlighting another significant shift in the transfer market.
