Barcelona's Bid for 17-Year-Old Hamza Abdelkarim Meets Al Ahly Resistance
The Egyptian club has rejected a loan-with-option proposal as Barcelona seek a January arrival to plug a striker gap at their reserve side.
Overview
- Fresh reporting relayed by Yahoo Sports says Al Ahly has closed the door for now on Barcelona’s formal offer for Hamza Abdelkarim, which was structured as a loan with an option to buy.
- Al Ahly is aware of stronger financial proposals from Sporting Lisbon, Lyon and Bayern Munich, complicating Barcelona’s push.
- Sources cited in the coverage indicate Abdelkarim prefers Barcelona and wants to move immediately, though the decision ultimately rests with Al Ahly.
- Barcelona’s urgency is tied to long-term injuries to Barça Atletic forwards Vitor Barbera and Oscar Gistau following surgeries.
- Earlier reports had suggested a deal could be completed as early as January, but no agreement has been confirmed by the clubs.