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Catalan giants Barcelona have re-invigorated their efforts to sign one of African football’s most promising talents. According to authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano, the Blaugranas are at an advanced stage of negotiations with the Egyptian Al-Ahly regarding the transfer of 18-year-old striker Hamza.

It is reported that the contacts between the clubs, which were on hiatus for some time, have resumed again with new strength. The key factor in this story is the desire of the footballer himself: Hamza responded positively to Barcelona’s offer back in December, making it clear that he sees his future in Catalonia.

At the moment, the parties are discussing the structure of payments and the final amount of the transfer. Negotiations will continue throughout this week and the Blue and Garnet camp hope to close the deal soon.

Hamza is a classic central striker with excellent physical data. He is characterized as a modern forward who not only closes passes in the penalty area, but also participates in building attacks. The local press and experts have already awarded him with a loud comparison, calling him the Egyptian Holland for his similar style of play, power and sense of goal.

He is a pupil of Cairo’s Al-Ahly — the most titled club in Africa. Despite his young age, he has already established a historic achievement, becoming the youngest player to play for the club in the 21st century. Hamza made a real sensation at the level of the youth national teams.

He was a key figure in the Egypt U-17 national team, where he showed high performance, including at the African Youth Cup of Nations and the U-17 World Cup.