"FC Barcelona are hoping to complete the signing of Hamza Abdelkarim in the coming days in order to reinforce their reserve team. The Egyptian teenager is considered one of the great prospects on the African continent, and negotiations between the two clubs remain ongoing. An agreement is already in place between the Catalans and the player over a 3.5-year contract and Barcelona are hopeful that their latest offer will be accepted."
"However, in a concerning development, SPORT reports that even as talks between Barcelona and Al Ahly progress, Hamza Abdelkarim has suffered an injury. During Al Ahly's League Cup match earlier today, the 17-year-old striker was forced to leave the pitch in the 33rd minute after a challenge inside the penalty area. The forward was attempting to receive the ball when he was caught from behind by a defender from Arab Contractors FC."
Barcelona are pursuing the signing of 17-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim to reinforce their reserve team, with a 3.5-year contract agreed between the player and the club. Negotiations with Al Ahly are ongoing and Barcelona have submitted a latest offer they hope will be accepted. During Al Ahly's League Cup match, Abdelkarim left the pitch in the 33rd minute after a challenge inside the penalty area and appeared to injure his left ankle. The injury is assumed to be a sprain but the severity and recovery time are unknown. A serious injury could derail the transfer and end Barcelona's pursuit.
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