Dreams vs Dollars: Al Ahly Stands in the Way of Hamza Abdel Karim’s Barcelona Move

Background

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed what is happening behind the scenes in the deal to recruit Egyptian talent Hamza Abdel Karim to Barcelona, confirming that the transfer is on hold for now.

Status and Barcelona’s Plan

Romano, in a video posted on his YouTube channel, stated that Barcelona entered advanced negotiations with the player, noting that Hamza Abdel Karim clearly desires a move to the Catalan club, and his ultimate dream is to wear the Barcelona shirt.

He explained that the main obstacle delaying the deal is the stance of Al Ahly, the Egyptian club, which has not given final approval yet, due to financial demands, leading to the negotiations being frozen for now.

He added that Barcelona’s administration is currently seeking a consensual framework and a solution that satisfies all parties, so they can finalize the agreement in the near future, convinced of his technical abilities.

According to earlier Spanish reports, Barcelona aims to recruit the 17-year-old Egyptian forward for the club’s reserve team as part of a plan to attract promising young talents and build them gradually within the system.

Meanwhile, the scouts are probably sharpening their pencils and their patience—it's a transfer saga with more twists than a pretzel.

If the deal finally goes through, Hamza Abdel Karim might celebrate by signing autographs for a crowd of Egyptians who will pretend to be Barcelona fans in Cairo.