Barcelona Bid for 17-Year-Old Hamza Abdelkarim Hits Resistance From Al Ahly

Overview

• Barcelona submitted a formal proposal to sign Abdelkarim on loan in January with an option to buy in the summer.
• Al Ahly have closed the door for now and are considering higher offers reported from Bayern Munich, Sporting CP and Lyon.
• Sources close to the player say he prefers Barcelona and wants to make the move immediately.
• Barça Atlètic’s long-term injuries to Vitor Barbera and Oscar Gistau have intensified the club’s push for a striker.
• Abdelkarim said he remains focused on Al Ahly and that outside interest motivates him.