"Earlier in the month, it was reported that Barcelona were on their way to sign Hamza Abdelkarim, who is regarded as one of the most gifted young footballers in North Africa. Currently plying his trade for Al Ahly, Abdelkarim was expected to join the Barça Atletic setup that has been rocked by the news of Dro's departure as well as injuries for several offensive players."
"According to Diario SPORT, the deal, which was structured as a loan potentially worth up to €10 million if performance variables were met, collapsed over a contract dispute. It appears Al Ahly refused to sanction the loan unless Abdelkarim signed a three-year contract extension. The Egyptian giants were protecting their asset; Abdelkarim's current deal expires in 2027, and without an extension, he would return from a potential loan with just one year remaining, significantly reducing his transfer value."
Barcelona pursued Hamza Abdelkarim, a highly rated North African talent currently at Al Ahly, with plans to place him in the Barça Atletic setup affected by departures and injuries. The proposed deal was structured as a loan potentially worth up to €10 million if performance variables were met. The move collapsed after Al Ahly insisted on a three-year contract extension for Abdelkarim to protect his transfer value, since his current deal expires in 2027. The player's father rejected the extension condition. Abdelkarim returned to Al Ahly, played a full 90 minutes in a League Cup match, and Barcelona moved to sign Joaquin Delgado for the reserve attack.
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