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Barcelona signs Hamza Abdelkarim on permanent deal until 2029

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Barcelona signs Hamza Abdelkarim on permanent deal until 2029
Summary

FC Barcelona has confirmed the permanent signing of Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly. The 18-year-old forward, who joined on loan in February, has impressed with six goals in 11 appearances for the Juvenil A team. He is currently representing Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having played in two matches against Belgium and New Zealand. Upon his return, Hamza is expected to join Barcelona’s reserve team, Barça Atletic. The club expressed satisfaction with his performance, leading to the activation of a €1.5 million buy option in his contract.

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Key Details
  • •Hamza Abdelkarim signed a contract until June 30, 2029.
  • •He scored six goals for Juvenil A this season.
  • •Currently competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Egypt.
  • •Barcelona activated a buy option worth €1.5 million.
Latest Updates
  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona activate buy option for teenage striker; contract until 2029
  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — ✅ Until 2029: Hamza Abdelkarim is now an FC Barcelona player
What they're saying
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As expected, FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have activated the option to make the transfer of teenage forward Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly permanently.Signed from the Egyptian outfi...

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FC Barcelona have officially confirmed the permanent signing of Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim. The Blaugrana club has informed Al Ahly that it is exercising the purchase option it held on the prom...

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