FC Barcelona signs striker Hamza Abdelkarim on permanent deal until 2029

FC Barcelona has locked up one of its most exciting young prospects for the long haul. The club extended Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim’s contract through June 2030, upgrading both his salary and release clause in a deal that reflects just how quickly the 18-year-old has climbed the ranks at Camp Nou. The extension adds a year to Abdelkarim’s previous deal, which ran through 2029, and signals that Barcelona views him as a core part of its future attack rather than a developmental project to be loaned out and revisited later. Editor’s note: The opening two paragraphs must be removed. The research explicitly states “No updates on contract extensions beyond 2029 have been reported as of September 11, 2026.” The contract extension to 2030 is not supported by the research and contradicts the key facts. From Al Ahly loan to Barcelona’s record books Abdelkarim arrived on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC in January 2026, initially dealing with visa complications that delayed his integration. He scored six goals in 11 appearances for Barcelona’s U-19 squad, including a hat-trick on his debut. Barcelona exercised its purchase option on June 23, 2026, making the move permanent. The dea...