Egyptian player Hamza Abdul Karim signs new contract with Barcelona until 2030
Egyptian young striker Hamza Abdel-Karim signed his new contract with Spanish club Barcelona on Tuesday during a formal ceremony held at the Catalan club’s headquarters, attended by Barcelona president Joan Laporta, extending his stay with the team until 2030.
The 18-year-old Hamza Abdel-Karim expressed his great happiness over the trust Barcelona has placed in him, emphasizing his awareness of the significant responsibility resting on his shoulders toward the fans who support him and follow his career across various Arab countries.
The Egyptian striker spoke about the support he has received since his move to Barcelona, particularly after being dubbed “Haland of the Nile,” and directed his gratitude to the Egyptian and Arab public for their constant backing. He stressed that he is striving hard to bring them joy and prove his worthiness of the trust bestowed upon him.
Hamza affirmed that he draws much of his strength from the support of Egyptian and Arab fans, noting his consistent commitment to following Al Ahly matches without exception, as it is the club where he grew up and learned many lessons that contributed to shaping his footballing personality.
The new contract includes raising Hamza Abdel-Karim’s release clause to 150 million euros, a move reflecting Barcelona’s determination to keep the Egyptian striker and secure the future of the promising player.
Hamza Abdel-Karim had joined Barcelona in February 2026 on loan from Al Ahly, before the deal was converted into a permanent transfer in the summer following his outstanding performances with the team.
The Egyptian striker presented a strong image during the pre-season campaign, topping Barcelona’s scoring charts in friendly matches for the first team with four goals under the guidance of German coach Hansi Flick.
Hamza Abdel-Karim continues his initial steps at Barcelona amid great interest in his career, having become one of the most prominent Egyptian talents to undergo a professional experience at the Catalan club.
