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
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:45 AMConfirmed: Barcelona activate buy option for teenage striker; contract until 2029
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:44 AM✅ Until 2029: Hamza Abdelkarim is now an FC Barcelona player
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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