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FC Barcelona opens contract talks with Hamza Abdelkarim after pre-season fireworks
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The 18-year-old Egyptian striker scored four goals in three friendlies, prompting Barcelona to rethink his contract terms and dramatically raise his release clause.
Key facts
- His current contract runs until June 30, 2029, which means he signed that deal at 17
- Abdelkarim scored four goals across three pre-season friendlies in August 2026, including one against his former club Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy
- Born on January 1, 2008, Abdelkarim is one of the youngest footballers to make a genuine first-team impression at a club of Barcelona’s stature — He has been training with the first team under head coach Hansi Flick, though the expectation is that he will begin the 2026-27 season with Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s reserve side
Summary
FC Barcelona has opened contract talks with Hamza Abdelkarim, the 18-year-old Egyptian striker who turned pre-season into a personal audition reel. Abdelkarim scored four goals across three pre-season friendlies in August 2026, including one against his former club Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Abdelkarim only joined Barcelona on a loan deal from Al Ahly in February 2026. Born on January 1, 2008, Abdelkarim is one of the youngest footballers to make a genuine first-team impression at a club of Barcelona’s stature.