"However, as per Egyptian journalist Sayed Nabawy, and further corroborated by SPORT, Hamza Abdelkarim's loan move to Barça Atletic is still expected to go ahead. The agreement between the two clubs remains in place and is only waiting for the completion of several administrative procedures, such as his work permit and visa. In addition, the situation regarding his contract extension has now been resolved."
"The striker will renew for an additional season with Al Ahly so that, should Barcelona ultimately decide not to activate the purchase option, valued at €1.5 million plus a further €5 million in add-ons, his current club will not lose control over him. What still needs to be resolved is the issue of Financial Fair Play at Barça Atletic. As a result, the imminent departures of Mamadou Mbacke and Andres Cuenca could be the factor that enables Abdelkarim's arrival by creating the necessary margin."
Eighteen-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim, an Egyptian forward at Al Ahly, is a target to bolster Barça Atlètic's attacking line following injuries. The two clubs have an agreement and are finalising administrative procedures such as a work permit and visa. Abdelkarim will extend his Al Ahly contract by one season so Al Ahly retains control if Barcelona does not trigger the purchase option valued at €1.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Financial Fair Play at Barça Atlètic must be resolved because the loan’s performance triggers could count toward the wage bill. Departures of Mamadou Mbacke and Andres Cuenca could create the necessary margin, after which Abdelkarim will travel to Barcelona and begin training.
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