Hamza Abdelkarim is an 18-year-old, 1.82 m tall Egyptian forward who plays for Al-Ahly SC (debuted in January 2025) and is known as the “new Salah” in Egypt, and is close to signing with FC Barcelona.
Egyptian journalist Saeed Nabawi has reported that Hamza Abdelkarim and Al Ahly SC have agreed to extend his contract for another season before signing with Barcelona.
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The African footballer will replace Mamadou Mbacke, who has finalized a move to MLS side St. Louis City.
Barcelona will offer Hamza Abdelkarim a €1.5 million buy option
Barcelona, who have their sights set on Hamza for the Under-17 World Cup and the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, have an option of €1.5 million plus €5 million variable for the pearl of Egyptian football.
Al Ahly SC will extend the contract of Hamza Abdelkarim (2008) for another season, ensuring control of the striker even if Barcelona do not exercise their purchase option.
This strategy put Barcelona ahead of teams such as Bayern Munich, Olympique Lyonnais and AC Milan.
