Legendary Polish striker and FC Barcelona icon Robert Lewandowski is reportedly on the verge of making a significant move across the Atlantic to join MLS side Chicago Fire FC.
Addressing the rampant transfer rumors, Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed the club’s intense interest and active pursuit of the 37-year-old superstar. Berhalter revealed that extensive communication has taken place with Lewandowski’s team as his tenure in La Liga nears its conclusion.
While a senior star prepares for a grand exit, FC Barcelona is shifting its focus toward securing its long-term future. In line with this, the club has activated a clause to purchase Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim ahead of his debut.
The Spanish powerhouse has officially secured one of Africa’s brightest young prospects permanently. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano broke the news on X, confirming that Barcelona activated the buy option clause to sign the Egyptian prodigy from Al Ahly.
Barcelona have activated the buy option clause to sign Egyptian talent Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly on permanent deal.
Fee: €1.5m plus add-ons.
Seen as interesting talent for the future after 6 months at the club. pic.twitter.com/tHBIZmqClR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 10, 2026
According to Romano’s update, the permanent transfer involves a fixed fee of €1.5 million along with various performance-based add-ons. Abdelkarim originally arrived at the club on a short-term youth loan and quickly caught the attention of the scouting network.
The club’s decision-makers view the clinical 18-year-old forward as a highly interesting talent for the future, a conclusion reached after closely monitoring his significant development over the past six months in Spain.
By activating this purchase option now, Barcelona ensures that the promising young striker’s upcoming high-stakes tournament experience will remain entirely within their own system as he prepares for his senior international debut with Egypt.
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