Overview
- Barcelona confirmed on Friday that it has agreed a contract renewal with Hamza Abdelkarim running until 30 June 2030 and set a formal signing event for 15 September.
- The club has sharply increased Abdelkarim’s reported release clause to about €150 million to deter rival bids and secure control of a rapidly rising asset.
- Abdelkarim’s path to the first team began with a January loan from Al Ahly that became permanent in June for an initial fee of €1.5 million plus add-ons.
- After scoring four goals in pre-season and making his La Liga debut as a late substitute on 31 August, Barcelona has limited his competitive minutes while keeping him involved in first‑team training.
- The renewal is part of a wider policy of upgrading contracts for young players and has already produced commercial interest in Egypt, with the club signing an EgyptAir sponsorship tied to the player’s profile.