No doubt, signing the Egyptian will immediately change the landscape of Spanish football and give Barcelona the stardust that has been missing since Messi left.
"Whoever they are playing against in the final needs that stardust from one or two players who can turn a game on its head, then they have an opportunity, a chance. "But City, I think they are standout favourites. They are a level above."
He can turn the dial, crank up the level and inject a sprinkling of French stardust. Christopher Nkunku never really looked like playing against Sheffield United but that really might just change here.