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Barcelona finalizes permanent transfer for Egyptian player Hamza Abdelkarim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Barcelona finalizes permanent transfer for Egyptian player Hamza Abdelkarim

Summary

Barcelona is set to complete the permanent signing of Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim on June 26. Abdelkarim, an 18-year-old talent, spent the past season on loan with Barcelona's Juvenil A side and is currently representing Egypt at the World Cup. The club has activated a purchase option with Al-Ahly, with final approvals pending only on bureaucratic procedures. Al-Ahly confirmed the deal and reported a transfer fee of €1.5 million plus variables. A minor dispute has arisen in Egypt regarding a rights agreement but does not affect Barcelona's acquisition.

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•Hamza Abdelkarim expected to join Barcelona on June 26.
•He spent the previous season with Barcelona's Juvenil A team.
•The transfer fee is €1.5 million plus variables.
•Al-Ahly confirmed the deal through an official social media statement.
•Bureaucratic processes for the transfer are nearing completion.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona set to complete the permanent signing of Egyptian gem on Monday – report

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