Hamza Abdelkarim joins Barcelona from Egyptian side Al Ahly. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Barcelona has 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.

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“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. 

Published on Jun 23, 2026