Barcelona Sign Egyptian Handball Player Ali Zein

Barcelona announced on Saturday the signing of Egyptian left back Ali Zein to join the Blaugrana handball team from Emirates' Al Sharjaj.

The 30-year-old Egyptian player signed a one-year contract with an option for extending the contract for another year.

"He is the third new edition to Barça 2021/22 after Ángel Fernández and Leo Maciel. The international star played at the 2019 and 2021 World Championships, has experience of playing in his native Egypt (Al-Ahly), in Tunisia (Étoile Sportive du Sahel) and France (Pays D’Aix Université Club) and has spent the last three seasons in the UAE," Barcelona said in a statement.

"He adds depth to the left side of the court both in attack and defence, and has a powerful shot that is sure to produce plenty of goals for Barça. "