SOCCER: Barcelona sign Egypt forward Abdelkarim until 2029

Barcelona have exercised their option to sign Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim permanently from Al Ahly, handing the forward a contract through 2029. The 18-year-old impressed with six goals for the club's under-19 team and is currently representing Egypt at the World Cup.

Reuters

June 23, 2026

SOCCER: Barcelona sign Egypt forward Abdelkarim until 2029

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mahmoud Trezeguet celebrates scoring their third goal with Hamza Abdelkarim

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Barcelona have signed Egypt forward Hamza Abdelkarim on a three-year deal, the LaLiga club said in a statement on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old international joined Barcelona on loan from Al Ahly in the winter transfer window, with a purchase option at the end of the season. Abdelkarim scored six goals in 11 appearances for the club’s under-19 side.

"FC Barcelona has informed Al Ahly that it is exercising its purchase option for Hamza Abdelkarim. The Egyptian forward will join the club on a permanent basis and will sign a contract for the next three seasons, until 30 June 2029," read the statement.

Abdelkarim is currently on international duty at the 2026 World Cup, where he has featured in Egypt's opening two matches against Belgium and New Zealand.

-Reporting by Paras J. Haji in Bengaluru; Editing by Kevin Liffey/Reuters