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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 deal was structured with an initial fee of €1.5 million and add-ons that could push the total to €6.5 million.
Abdelkarim earned a call-up to Egypt’s senior national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he appeared as a substitute at just 18 years and 165 days old.
Pre-season dominance and a historic debut
Abdelkarim scored four goals in five matches during Barcelona’s pre-season campaign, finishing as the team’s top scorer heading into the La Liga season. On August 31, 2026, he made his competitive La Liga debut, becoming the first Egyptian player to represent Barcelona’s senior team in an official match.
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