Hamza Abdelkader becomes youngest Egyptian to play at World Cup
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Hamza Abdelkader has become the youngest player ever to represent Egypt at a World Cup. The Barcelona loanee from Al Ahly has now signed a permanent deal for €1.5m.
Hamza Abdelkader has officially become the youngest player ever to feature for Egypt at a World Cup, the club confirmed.
The teenager initially joined Barcelona on loan from Al Ahly, a move backed by Deco and head of scouting João Amaral. Barcelona have now activated the buy option, signing Abdelkader on a permanent deal for €1.5 million.
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