Hamza Abdelkarim signs permanently for Barça

FC Barcelona has officially exercised the purchase option for Hamza Abdelkarim. The 18-year-old Egyptian forward, who was on loan from Al Ahly, is now a permanent addition to the Catalan club.

Arriving in Barcelona last winter, the young talent impressed with the U19 squad. His stellar performances convinced the Blaugrana management to secure his future. The club announced that Hamza Abdelkarim will sign a three-year contract, keeping him at Barça until June 30, 2029. He will continue his development with the youth teams, aiming to gradually break into the first team.

Trained at Al Ahly, the striker made nine appearances for the first team of the Egyptian club. He is also part of the Egyptian national squad at the 2026 World Cup. This transfer marks another major milestone in the career of this promising African talent.

Aliou Toundé |

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