Barcelona finalize permanent transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Barcelona has completed the permanent signing of Egyptian attacker Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly for €1.5 million plus add-ons. The transfer follows an impressive loan spell during which the 18-year-old showed significant potential within Barcelona's youth system. Al Ahly confirmed the move, stating that Barcelona activated Abdelkarim's buyout clause. While he is not being brought in as an immediate first-team player, he is expected to be included in the pre-season squad. Abdelkarim is regarded as one of Egypt's brightest young talents and is set to wear the No.9 shirt for his national team in the upcoming World Cup.
- •Transfer fee is €1.5 million plus add-ons.
- •Abdelkarim initially joined Barcelona on loan in January.
- •He is expected to join the pre-season squad under Hansi Flick.
- •Al Ahly confirmed the activation of his buyout clause.
- •Abdelkarim will represent Egypt as their No.9 in the World Cup.
- 10:43 AMESPN Soccer — Barcelona sign teenage Egypt World Cup striker
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Barcelona complete permanent signing of Egyptian wonderkid
"Barcelona have officially secured the future of one of their most promising young prospects after activating the purchase option in Hamza Abdelkarim’s loan agreement with Al Ahly.The Egyptian attack...
"Barcelona have completed the signing of Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly for an initial fee of €1.5 million ($1.7m).
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 11, 2026, 10:43 AMBarcelona sign teenage Egypt World Cup striker
Barcelona have completed the signing of Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly for an initial fee of €1.5 million ($1.7m).
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:00 AMOfficial: Barcelona complete permanent signing of Egyptian wonderkid
Barcelona have officially secured the future of one of their most promising young prospects after activating the purchase option in Hamza Abdelkarim’s loan agreement with Al Ahly.The Egyptian attack...
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