In a stunning transfer development, a highly-rated Egyptian forward has agreed to a blockbuster move to FC Barcelona.
The 17-year-old prodigy, already making senior waves for his club and dazzling on the international stage, has halted all other discussions upon Barcelona’s approach, convinced that Camp Nou represents the perfect launchpad for his European breakthrough amid a structure renowned for transforming raw potential into world-class finishers.
The player is Hamza Abdelkarim, Al Ahly’s physically imposing centre-forward, whose recent first-team debut for the Egyptian giants and starring role with the U-17 Pharaohs at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (including standout goals) caught Barça scouts’ attention, prompting swift action to outpace Bayern Munich and AC Milan, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Abdelkarim, turning 18 in January, has reportedly convinced his father to request Al Ahly’s permission for his departure, with Barcelona confident of finalizing a loan-plus-purchase-option deal before the end of the year, integrating him into Barça Atlètic under Juliano Belletti.
Al Ahly, open to the move, seek a fixed fee, performance bonuses, and a future sell-on percentage mirroring Pedri’s Las Palmas arrival, while Barcelona promise first-team pre-season involvement next summer—sealing Abdelkarim’s commitment.
His profile as a classic target man—strong hold-up play, clinical finishing, and link-up ability—addresses Barça Atlètic’s forward shortage, potentially fast-tracking him amid senior injuries to Lewandowski or Roque.
Barcelona’s scouting triumph underscores Deco and Flick’s youth focus, blending African physicality with La Masia polish in a low-risk structure that yielded Yamal and Fermín López.
Abdelkarim halted rival talks upon Blaugrana contact, viewing the club as his destiny despite Chelsea’s BlueCo group eyeing similar prospects like Muhammad Zongo.
If completed, he joins post-18th birthday immediately, fueling Barcelona’s conveyor belt of global gems hungry for Champions League glory.
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