Al Ahly paves the way for Barcelona’s loan swoop on Hamza Abdul Karim—with a twist
1 January 2026
Deal details
Al Ahly has approved Barcelona's proposal to sign Hamza Abdul Karim, a young striker promoted to the first team.
A club source said a meeting, attended by Mahmoud Al-Khatib, ended with approval of the Barca offer.
Financial terms and timeline
The deal would see Hamza join Barca on a six-month loan starting this month, with Barca holding a €2 million option to buy at the end and a 15% resale clause.
Additionally, the contract would include a clause to either promote Hamza to Barcelona's first team or sell him to another club within the first three years, ensuring a potential return for Ahly.
Return to Egypt and next steps
Ahly will not attach conditions about returning to Egypt after a potential sale, underscoring that Hamza remains a true Ahly family member.
In the coming days, the clubs will draft and review the contracts legally before finalizing the agreement.
Punchline 1: If Hamza shines, Barca will call it a loan paid off—precision in both sport and paperwork.
Punchline 2: If not, the contract will still prove that negotiation can be as entertaining as a sniper routine; one clause, one target.
