Here we go! Hamza Abdelkarim joins Barcelona

The Egyptian wunderkind is set to bolster the Blaugrana ranks.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano on his X social media page, Catalan giants Barcelona have reached a final agreement with Egypt's Al Ahly for the transfer of 18-year-old forward Hamza Abdelkarim.

Reports indicate that Abdelkarim will join Barcelona on loan until the end of the season, with the Catalan club holding an option to make the move permanent. The young striker is expected to fly to Catalonia as early as this Saturday for his medical, after which the transfer will be officially announced.

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This marks the first transfer in the professional career of the 18-year-old Egyptian. He has made nine appearances for Al Ahly's first team but has yet to score or provide an assist.

According to Transfermarkt, Hamza Abdelkarim's market value is estimated at €100,000.

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