Winter window highlights
Barcelona has sealed the signing of Dutch defender Gwynsly Onstein from Genk, a Netherlands Under-17 international.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the player was close to a move to Italy this month before Barça swooped in to complete the deal.
He is set to join Barca B first, with a view to earning promotion to the first team after the club monitors his development.
Barça Atlètic rebuild and other moves
Barça Atlètic has been active in the January window, aiming for a radical overhaul under coach Juliano Beliti to push for promotion.
Barça Atlètic already wrapped its first deal, signing forward Joaquín Delgado on loan after a long scouting period due to his goals for Oviedo Vetusta.
Hamza Karim linked move
In attack, the club are close to signing Egyptian striker Hamza Abdul Karim, who is with Al Ahly, after his eighteenth birthday, on loan with a 3 million euro option to buy and 5 million in variables, with Al Ahly hoping to renew if the option isn’t activated.
Hamza is viewed in Egypt as one of the brightest young talents, with some calling him a potential successor to Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.
Analysts say the winter moves could reshape Barça’s season, and fans are joking that the new signings may need larger lockers.
Punchlines: If this defense gets any tighter, attackers will need visas to enter the box. Barca just bought a human shield.
