Barcelona brought 18-year-old forward Hamza Abdelkarim to the club on loan from Al Ahly during the January transfer window. His performances in the academy have led Barcelona to plan making the move permanent at the end of the season. Barcelona continues scouting the African market for young prospects and sent scouts to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. Ibrahim Rabbaj, a 17-year-old Moroccan U-17 standout, has drawn attention after impressing at the tournament. Rabbaj has also impressed in Chelsea’s youth setup in England and earned the nickname “the Moroccan Messi.” He is viewed as a gifted attacker with technical ability in tight spaces, flair, goal-scoring, and chance creation. Real Madrid are also monitoring him, with potential moves from January 2027 when he turns 18.
"Rabbaj, who joined the Chelsea academy from Crystal Palace, has managed five goals and six assists from 20 games in all competitions for the Blues' youth team this season. And, as per the report, along with Barcelona, their chief rivals, Real Madrid, are also closely monitoring Rabbaj. The two Spanish giants could potentially make a move from January 2027 onwards, when he turns 18 and may have greater possibilities of changing clubs."
Read at Barca Universal
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