"One such deal pertains to 18-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who has been on the club's radar for some time now. Providing an update on the situation surrounding the young striker, Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona are very close to completing the signing of Abdelkarim from Al Ahly. There are some minor details that need to be worked out between the two clubs, but the deal is on track after a few hiccups and is expected to be completed soon."
"The 18-year-old centre-forward will not be a first-team signing, but instead will be joining the reserve team, Barça Atletic, for the second half of the season. However, having tracked him closely since the U17 World Cup, Barcelona believe that the teenager has huge potential. So, it might not come as a surprise if they decide to pull the trigger on the permanent purchase clause come summer."
FC Barcelona will make limited first-team moves, signing Joao Cancelo and seeing Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez depart. The club aims to strengthen academy and reserve ranks with January signings. Eighteen-year-old Al Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim is close to joining on loan until season end, with a €3 million buy option plus €5 million in variables. Abdelkarim will join Barça Atlètic for the second half of the season rather than the first team. Barcelona tracked him since the U17 World Cup, view him as having huge potential, and may trigger the permanent clause in summer.
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