Barcelona signs young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim until 2029

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Barcelona signs young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim until 2029
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Barcelona has officially secured a long-term deal with 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim, extending his contract until June 2029. Following his successful adaptation period after joining in January, the club activated a purchase option for approximately €1.5 million, plus performance-related add-ons. Abdelkarim has impressed during his time with Barcelona's Juvenil A team, showcasing his skills and potential as a promising talent. His signing aligns with Barcelona's strategy to invest in emerging players and strengthen their youth development efforts. The process to finalize the agreement is expected to be completed soon.

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  • Hamza Abdelkarim signs with Barcelona until June 2029.
  • Barcelona activated his purchase option for €1.5 million.
  • The striker has performed well for the Juvenil A side.
  • Abdelkarim is viewed as a rising football talent from Egypt.
  • His contract formalization expected to be finalized shortly.
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  • 7:20 AMYahoo SportsBarcelona tie down 18-year-old Egyptian wonderkid with long-Term deal until 2029 – report
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A day after it was confirmed that Barcelona had activated the purchase option included in Hamza Abdelkarim’s agreement, fresh information from Mundo Deportivo has now shed light on the player’s co...

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