"According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan club completed the operation on Thursday, putting an end to days of uncertainty around the future of the highly rated Egyptian forward. The agreement sees the 18-year-old striker arrive from Al-Ahly on loan until the end of the season. Financial details Crucially for Barcelona, the deal includes an option to buy that will not exceed €3 million,"
"Notably, the operation was far from straightforward, as Al-Ahly were keen to renew Abdelkarim's contract before allowing him to leave, a stance that initially blocked progress and created an impasse between the two clubs. However, Barcelona never fully stepped away from the negotiations, convinced that the profile of the player fit perfectly with their long-term sporting strategy. So what happened? What ultimately tipped the balance was the player himself."
Barcelona completed the operation to sign 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who will join from Al-Ahly on loan until the end of the season. The loan includes an option to buy that will not exceed €3 million, with performance-related variables potentially raising the final fee to €5 million. Al-Ahly initially sought to renew Abdelkarim's contract, creating an impasse that stalled negotiations. Abdelkarim insisted on the move, believing Barcelona offers optimal development opportunities for young players. Clubs converted a verbal agreement into formal contracts, the final step completed yesterday. Official announcements and the player's medical are pending.
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