As expected, FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have activated the option to make the transfer of teenage forward Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly permanently.
Signed from the Egyptian outfit in February on loan with an €1.5 million buy clause, plus add-ons, the 18-year-old striker made a big impression with the Catalans’ Juvenil A side.
Happy with his performances and development, Barça have now triggered the buy clause and tied Hamza down to a contract until 2029.
“FC Barcelona has informed Al Ahly that it has exercised its option to purchase Hamza Abdelkarim,” the club statement read.
“The Egyptian forward will permanently join the club, signing a three-year contract until June 30, 2029.”