Egyptian Prospect Hamza Abdel Karim Near Barcelona Move as Resale Clause Parked for Decisive Moment

Transfer Update

Negotiations between Al Ahly and Barcelona are accelerating over the January transfer of young forward Hamza Abdel Karim to Barça. The clubs are edging toward an agreement as the calendar turns to January.

Deal Details and Context

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has raised the future resale clause in Hamza's deal from 10% to 15% and is awaiting an official reply from the Red Devils on the latest offer. The clause would secure a share of any future sale and could seal the deal if accepted.

What’s Next

Al Ahly's planning committee, led by Mahmoud El Khatib, is expected to meet in the coming hours, with the expectation that they will approve Barcelona's last proposal. Barca's inner circle remains hopeful that this could be the final step to completing a promising transfer. The teenager turns 18 on January 1, making him eligible to sign a professional contract with the Catalan club. Barça Atlètic would benefit from his addition, especially with injuries to Víctor Barbera and Óscar Gestao affecting squad depth. Hamza is a left-footed striker who shone for Egypt's youth at the U17 World Cup; he recently left the pitch in the Cairo Capital Cup against El Mokawloon due to a strong ankle contusion and swelling from a collision.

Punchlines: If this deal goes through, Hamza might finally get a glimpse of the first team—talk about fast-tracking a career. And if football had a transfer window for jokes, Hamza would already be at the checkout—because even his ankles know when it’s time to sign for a big club.