"Now, however, the player and his father are bluntly refusing to sign any extension at all, and are pushing for the loan move on the existing contract that runs out in 2027. The Egyptian side fear a scenario where Barcelona do not make his transfer permanent in the summer and the youngster returns to Al-Ahly. In such a situation, his market value would have significantly increased but he will be left with just a year on his contract."
"The Spanish outlet further reports that while talks have not collapsed, they have reached a standstill and will continue to stay in status quo until the new hurdle can be addressed. The pressure, thus, is on the player and his entourage. From Barcelona's point of view, the deal is expected to include a fee of €5 million that will be payable when Hamza plays five games for the B team. An additional €5 million will be payable as variables based on his performances."
Barcelona reached an agreement in principle with Al-Ahly for Hamza Abdelkarim to join on a six-month loan with an option to buy, and the player was expected to travel to Catalonia to complete formalities. Al-Ahly wanted a contract renewal beyond 2027, initially seeking three to four years before the player and his father reduced that to one year. The player and his father now refuse any extension and insist on the loan under his current contract expiring in 2027. Al-Ahly fears losing leverage if Barcelona do not buy, leaving Hamza with one year left and higher market value. Talks are temporarily stalled. The deal includes €5 million after five B-team games and up to €5 million in performance variables.
Read at Barca Universal
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