Al Ahly director of football Walid Salah El-Din has confirmed Barcelona’s acquisition of the Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim in a deal which goes hand-in-hand with Dro Fernández’s impending exit.
Abdelkarim emerged as a surprise target for Barcelona earlier this month. The 18-year-old center forward impressed at the U17 World Cup in November, scoring twice in the group stage as Egypt advanced to the knockout round. Upon his return to the reigning top-flight champions, Abdelkarim broke into the senior setup, becoming a regular in the Egyptian League Cup.
