Barcelona goes for the signing of the new African gem

The blaugrana team continues working on the incorporation of young talents thinking about the future.

Javier Parra Peña | 18 Dec 2025 | 23.09
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Barcelona is making a move for the signing of the new African gem.
Barcelona is making a move for the signing of the new African gem.

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FC Barcelona has set its sights on African football to strengthen its future attack. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a genuine interest in Hamza Abdelkarim, the young promise currently shining at Al Ahly.

FC Barcelona has initiated steps to secure this seventeen-year-old forward to bolster Barça Atlètic. Discussions date back to last November, when the scouting department approved pursuing him due to his significant potential. Although no contract is signed yet, detailed monitoring of the Egyptian striker is ongoing, and both parties are close. The Catalan club aims to seize a strategic market opportunity before other major European clubs decisively intervene.

The FC Barcelona Plan to Incorporate the Al Ahly Gem

The roadmap is set for the forward to land in Barcelona just after New Year's celebrations. Born on January 1, 2008, the player can formalize his contract once he reaches legal age. The proposal entails a six-month free loan with a non-mandatory purchase option. The clause is valued at four million euros, with one million fixed and an additional three million tied to performance variables.

Hamza Abdelkarim showcased his goal-scoring abilities at the last U-17 World Cup, scoring against Haiti and Venezuela. His proficiency in finishing and clever movements in the box have convinced the coaching staff seeking goals for the reserve team. Currently facing injuries to key offensive players like Víctor Barberá and young Òscar Gistau, the immediate arrival of the Egyptian scorer has become an absolute priority for the technical secretariat.

Hamza Abdelkarim and His Impact on Barça Atlètic's Scheme

The mutual interest is no coincidence, as last summer a delegation from Al Ahly visited Barcelona's facilities. Mahmoud El Khatib, the club's president, engaged in institutional contacts that facilitated the current smooth dialogue between the clubs. Despite Bayern Munich's previous attempt to sign him, the player's desire has been essential for progress. Abdelkarim is pressuring his current management to accept the financial conditions and facilitate his immediate move to the Spanish league.

The Egyptian club requests a percentage of future sales and an increase in the guaranteed fee, but optimism reigns in the offices. Before December ends, all aspects of the agreement are expected to be finalized to expedite his federation registration. If the striker impresses during his time with the reserves, the club plans for him to join Hansi Flick's pre-season. The focus on young talent remains pivotal in the sporting project, scouting for raw gems in less explored markets.

Al Ahly's Future Forward in Barcelona

The young talent is poised to bring strength and finishing touch to a squad in need of freshness in the final third of the field. His recent progress suggests he is ready for the competitive leap demanded by professional football in Europe.

With scouts' approval, the path is clear for Hamza to become the academy's first winter reinforcement. Barcelona fans eagerly await the official announcement of a player who could become the next great African sensation donning the Blaugrana colors.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona se lanza por el fichaje de la nueva joya africana

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