FC Barcelona has locked down one of its most exciting young prospects. Hamza Abdelkarim, the 18-year-old Egyptian forward, has signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him at Camp Nou until June 30, 2030.
The announcement came on September 11, with a formal signing ceremony set for September 15 at 5pm CEST. Club president Joan Laporta will lead the event.
A historic first for the club
Abdelkarim is the first Egyptian player to be linked with Barcelona’s senior squad in the club’s entire history. The young forward originally arrived on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly. His performances apparently made enough of an impression that Barcelona decided to make the move permanent during the summer of 2026.
The deal reportedly includes a release clause of approximately €150 million.
