Barcelona sign Egypt forward Abdelkarim until 2029

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.