Barcelona Transfer Watch: Is Hamza Abdel Karim's Move Stalling?
11 January 2026
Barcelona Transfer Watch: Is Hamza Abdel Karim's Move Stalling?
Doubts chase Egypt's first-ever pro in Barcelona's ranks these days.
New reports say the deal for the young player Hamza Abdel Karim from Al Ahly to Barcelona has stalled.
Sources claim the delay stems from disagreements over renewing his contract before approval of the move.
Kooora, speaking on background to protect negotiations, said: the three-way contract from Barcelona has not been sent yet due to their focus on keeping financial fair play intact.
The side expects everything to be settled after Barcelona's administrative leadership returns from Saudi Arabia, where they will play the Spanish Super Cup.
Meanwhile fans wait, hoping the signing becomes a reality rather than a soap opera, and Barca's scouts sharpen their pencils while the clock ticks toward the transfer window.
Punchline: transfer windows have drama—this one wins.
Punchline 2: Barca's paperwork might need a coffee.
