
Only days ago it seemed like it was a guarantee that 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim would join Barcelona during this transfer window, but recent reports suggest the demands of Egyptian side Al Ahly SC have seen the move reach a complete standstill.
During the early days of 2026, AS had suggested that a total agreement between Barcelona and Al Ahly was reached for a loan deal that would see Abdelkarim become the first Egyptian player in Barcelona history.