Overview
- Barcelona activated the buy option from Al Ahly on Monday to sign Hamza Abdelkarim for a reported €1.5 million plus performance‑linked add‑ons.
- The Egyptian forward joined on loan in February and scored eight goals in 11 appearances for Barcelona’s Juvenil A side, prompting an early purchase decision.
- Abdelkarim made his senior World Cup debut as a 75th‑minute substitute against Belgium and became the youngest player to represent Egypt at a FIFA World Cup.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan publicly praised Abdelkarim’s personality and technical qualities, and Mohamed Salah has reportedly taken a mentoring role with the youngster.
- Barcelona plan to bring him into Hansi Flick’s first‑team pre‑season for hands‑on assessment and a measured integration that balances development with rising market value.