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<p>Barcelona&rsquo;s handball team has officially signed the signing of Egyptian winger Seif El-Deraa on a two-year contract until 2027, coming from French side Limoges Handball. The move, set to take effect during the summer transfer window, marks a significant milestone in El-Deraa&rsquo;s career as he becomes only the second Egyptian to don Barcelona&rsquo;s jersey, following in the footsteps of Ali Zein.</p>
<p>El-Deraa, who is versatile enough to play both as a center-back and left-winger, has already completed his medical assessment at the Joan Gamper Sports City, as confirmed by club-released images shared by the club. The 26-year-old has been a standout performer for Limoges, scoring 99 goals in 20 local league matches and 57 in 12 European League games this season.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Barcelona&rsquo;s last Egyptian signing, Ali Zein, enjoyed a successful tenure, winning the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, and Catalan Super Cup before moving to Dinamo București.</p>
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<p>In an official statement, Barcelona hailed its latest addition: "Egyptian first-liner Seif El-Deraa, who can play as both a left-back and a center-back, will join FC Barcelona this summer. A key player for the Egypt national team, El-Deraa will strengthen Bar&ccedil;a&rsquo;s squad when he joins the club."</p>
<p>El-Deraa, the younger brother of Egyptian handball star Yehia El-Deraa, began his career with Heliopolis Club before moving to Zamalek in 2021. After a brief but impactful year at Zamalek, he embarked on his European journey with Limoges in 2022.</p>
<p>On the international stage, El-Deraa has been a key figure for Egypt since winning the bronze medal in the 2019 Men&rsquo;s Junior World Championship. His accomplishments include two African Championship titles (2022 and 2024) and appearances at the Olympic Games in both 2020 and 2024.</p>
<p>With his dynamic skill set and impressive track record, Seif El-Deraa is set to make waves at Barcelona, further solidifying the club&rsquo;s dominance in European handball.</p>
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