Egyptian Prodigy Hamza Abdel Karim Inches Closer to Barcelona Atlètic on Loan

Hamza Abdel Karim poised for Barcelona Atlètic loan

The Egyptian forward from Al Ahly is close to joining Barcelona Atlètic during the current winter window.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the transfer has reached the final stages, with only a few cosmetic touches left on a loan with an option to buy.

Sources say the deal is not 100 percent sealed yet, but intense talks between Barcelona and Al Ahly have accelerated the process to sign the promising striker in coming days.

The young attacker would need to secure a work permit in Spain and a travel visa to Barcelona, which could take a few more days, making an official announcement likely by month’s end.

Meanwhile, Barcelona Atlètic officials are watching Mamadou Mbacke potentially depart to Saint Louis City SC in MLS, a move that would free up one of the squad’s higher salaries.

The club had even considered registering the Egyptian in the youth ranks, but if Mbacke leaves, that step may be unnecessary.

Punchline: If paperwork were a sport, Hamza would already be lifting the trophy before his first training session.

Punchline: Barcelona keeps chasing a breakthrough, while the visa stamp chases a passport stamp—race you to the end of the month!