Barcelona Moves to Secure Rising Egyptian Star Hamza Abdel Karim on Permanent Deal
FC Barcelona is reportedly preparing to complete the permanent signing of promising Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel Karim after the teenager impressed club officials during his loan spell with the Catalan giants.
According to Al Ahly SC, Barcelona has officially initiated discussions to activate the purchase clause included in the player’s loan agreement following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.
Deal Could Reach €3.5 Million
The 18-year-old forward joined Barcelona on loan earlier this year in a deal that included a permanent purchase option worth €1.5 million.
The agreement also contains performance-related bonuses that could increase the total value of the transfer to nearly €3.5 million. In addition, Al Ahly secured a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfer involving the player.
The structure of the agreement reflects the growing confidence surrounding Hamza Abdel Karim’s potential as one of Egypt’s brightest young football talents.
Rapid Rise at Barcelona
Since arriving in Spain, the young striker has quickly made an impact within Barcelona’s youth setup, scoring six goals and attracting praise from coaches and scouts inside the club.
His strong performances also caught the attention of Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan, who included the teenager in Egypt’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup currently taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
First Senior International Appearances
According to Al Ahly SC, Barcelona has officially initiated discussions to activate the purchase clause included in the player’s loan agreement following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.
Deal Could Reach €3.5 Million
The 18-year-old forward joined Barcelona on loan earlier this year in a deal that included a permanent purchase option worth €1.5 million.
The agreement also contains performance-related bonuses that could increase the total value of the transfer to nearly €3.5 million. In addition, Al Ahly secured a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfer involving the player.
The structure of the agreement reflects the growing confidence surrounding Hamza Abdel Karim’s potential as one of Egypt’s brightest young football talents.
Rapid Rise at Barcelona
Since arriving in Spain, the young striker has quickly made an impact within Barcelona’s youth setup, scoring six goals and attracting praise from coaches and scouts inside the club.
His strong performances also caught the attention of Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan, who included the teenager in Egypt’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup currently taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
First Senior International Appearances
Hamza recently made his senior debut for Egypt after appearing as a substitute in friendly matches against Russia and Brazil during the team’s final preparations for the World Cup.
Egypt has been drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand, with fans hoping the young striker can emerge as one of the breakout talents of the tournament.
Hansi Flick Monitoring His Development
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is believed to be highly encouraged by the rapid progress shown by the Egyptian prospect.
Reports close to the club suggest Flick is eager to evaluate the player further after his return from international duty, with the possibility of integrating him into the first team’s preseason training camp ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign.
Such an opportunity could mark a major turning point in the youngster’s career and potentially open the door for future appearances alongside Barcelona’s senior stars.
A Talent Destined for the Big Stage
Hamza Abdel Karim first gained international recognition during the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar last year, where his performances attracted interest from several European clubs before Barcelona ultimately won the race for his signature.
With his development accelerating rapidly, many observers now believe Egypt could soon have a new football star capable of succeeding at one of the biggest clubs in world football.