Harun Ibrahim has completed a loan move from Sharjah FC to UAE Pro League rivals Al-Bataeh CSC, in a deal that runs from 08/02/2026 to 30/06/2026. The 22-year-old central midfielder joins Al-Bataeh on a temporary basis from their league counterparts, with the transfer registered as a loan and his current market value listed at €500k.
The switch keeps Ibrahim in the United Arab Emirates top flight while changing colours within the same competition, as both Sharjah and Al-Bataeh compete in the UAE Pro League. According to the official transaction data, the move is categorised explicitly as a loan transfer, with Ibrahim due to return to Sharjah FC at the end of the agreed spell on 30/06/2026 unless further agreements are reached. That timeline also means the Swede-Ethiopian could become a candidate for another move once his loan concludes, depending on Sharjah’s plans and any subsequent contract decisions.
Ibrahim arrives at Al-Bataeh as a right-footed central midfielder whose primary role is listed as “Midfield – Central Midfield.” Born in Göteborg and standing 1.85m tall, he represents both Sweden and Ethiopia at nationality level, underlining the dual-background profile that has accompanied his career so far. His transfer continues a pattern of gradual steps up the professional ladder, both in Scandinavia and now in the Gulf region.
Before signing for Sharjah FC from GAIS, Ibrahim built his reputation across Nordic and Swedish football. He progressed from Angered MBIK to Angered BK, then moved to GAIS in Sweden, where his market value rose steadily from €10k in 2021 to €600k by mid-2025. A transfer to Norwegian side Molde FK followed, including loan spells to IK Sirius in Sweden and back to GAIS, before his permanent move from GAIS to Sharjah FC in the 25/26 season. Each move has tracked an upward curve in value, with his current €500k tag at Sharjah reflecting his latest assessment.
The confirmed loan to Al-Bataeh keeps Ibrahim abroad, far from his home country of Sweden and his Ethiopian roots, and embeds him further into Middle Eastern football. He remains within the same league structure, but the change of club environment could alter his role, responsibilities, and visibility in the UAE Pro League.
No official match-by-match performance data, recent scorelines, or appearance statistics are provided in the current dataset, so there is no verified breakdown of his contributions this season in terms of goals, assists, or minutes played. Likewise, there is no documented record here of fan reactions in Sweden, Ethiopia, Sharjah, or Al-Bataeh, and no locally sourced media commentary attached to this move in the available information.
What is clear from the documented transfer history is that Ibrahim has become accustomed to relocation, short-term spells, and shifting tactical contexts across different leagues. This latest loan adds another chapter: a mid-twenties midfielder with dual nationality and a solid market valuation, attempting to consolidate his place in the UAE Pro League. How he performs for Al-Bataeh over the course of this confirmed loan period will be central to determining his next step, whether that is a return to Sharjah, another move within the region, or a future opportunity back in European football once his current agreement expires on 30/06/2026.
