Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim transfer sparks legal dispute with former club

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Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim transfer sparks legal dispute with former club
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Barcelona has secured the permanent signing of Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim for €1.5 million from Al Ahly. However, the move has led to a formal complaint from Al-Kom Al-Ahmar, a club that previously developed Abdelkarim, claiming entitlement to a portion of the transfer fee. Their football director, Diaa Bahgat, stated that the complaint has been submitted to the Egyptian Football Federation under solidarity payment regulations. Al-Kom Al-Ahmar is seeking to protect its rights without hindering the player's progress. The situation has drawn significant media attention in Egypt, prompting the club to reassure fans not to distract Abdelkarim during this pivotal time in his career.

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  • Barcelona signs Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly for €1.5 million.
  • Al-Kom Al-Ahmar claims a share of the transfer fee.
  • The complaint has been filed with the Egyptian Football Federation.
  • Bahgat emphasizes protecting the club's rights while supporting the player.
  • Al-Kom Al-Ahmar calls for fans to avoid distractions for Abdelkarim.
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Barcelona’s recent signing of Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim was supposed to be a regular youth acquisition. Instead, the transfer has become the centre of an unexpected dispute in Egyptian footb...

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