"The operation has been moving quietly since early December, when the club identified the 18-year-old as a reinforcement for Juliano Belletti's side. However, it took longer than expected. Administrative hurdles slowed everything down, but thankfully, those issues were cleared in the last few days, allowing the player to travel. Before leaving Egypt, Abdelkarim extended his contract with Al-Ahly until 2028. The renewal was a non-negotiable condition for his parent club."
"They wanted to protect themselves if FC Barcelona decide not to exercise the purchase option at the end of the loan, allowing the player to return to Al-Ahly and not leave for free. Images of Abdelkarim re-signing circulated earlier this week, confirming that part of the deal was finally done. Barça will not pay a loan fee. The agreement includes an option to buy set at around three million euros, with variables that could push the total closer to five."
"Al-Ahly president Walid Salah had already spoken openly about the transfer. "Yes, Hamza Abdelkarim is going to Barcelona. I wish him great success so that he can continue his career there and establish himself at Barça and not return to Egypt," he said. In Egypt, Abdelkarim is considered one of the standout talents of his generation. The media spotlight made Al-Ahly less flexible than usual, but the player's insistence on making the jump to Europe played a key role in unlocking the deal."
Hamza Abdelkarim arrived in Barcelona this weekend to complete medical checks ahead of an expected loan move to Barça Atlètic. The transfer process began in early December but was delayed by administrative hurdles that were cleared in the last days, allowing travel. Abdelkarim extended his Al-Ahly contract until 2028 as a non-negotiable condition to protect his parent club. Barça will not pay a loan fee and the deal includes an option to buy set at about €3 million, with variables that could rise toward €5 million. Expectations at Barça Atlètic balance immediate contribution with patient adaptation and promotion aims.
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