FC Barcelona: an important decision on Hamza Abdelkarim has just been made!

Africa 12 February 2026 at 05:56

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Arriving at FC Barcelona on February 1, 2026 from Al Ahly, Hamza Abdelkarim has yet to make his official debut, with administrative procedures holding him back. Yet behind the scenes, the Egyptian forward already seems to have won over the Catalan management.

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Nicknamed the "Egyptian Haaland," the 19-year-old became the first Egyptian in history to join Barça. His loan runs until June 30, 2026, with a purchase option included in the deal.

According to reports, the Blaugrana club has already decided to trigger this option as early as next summer. The fee is estimated between €3 and €5 million, depending on various performance-related bonuses. It's a strong statement, even though his integration on the pitch has been delayed.

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