Barcelona signs extension for Hamza Abdelkrim until 2030 and sets signing date
FC Barcelona announced the signing of a new contract for young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkrim, extending his stay until June 30, 2030, according to an official statement released on Friday.
Extension details and signing date
The club stated that the contract will be signed on September 15 at 5 p.m. Central European Summer Time at the office of club president Joan Laporta, after which the player will address the media in the club’s commercial office.
Player’s journey at Barcelona
Abdelkrim joined Barcelona on February 1 2026 on loan from Egypt’s Al‑Ahly, scoring his first goal for the U‑19 side on March 8 against Huesca. He netted nine goals in six matches for the reserve team, including a hat‑trick in a 9‑0 win over Montecarlo, helping the youth side clinch the top‑division title.
Background
After completing a permanent transfer in summer 2026, he trained with the first team under coach Hansi Flick, leading the preseason scoring chart with four goals. He made his official first‑team debut on August 31 2026 against Rayo Váquez at Camp Nou and has so far accumulated nine minutes across four La Liga matches and one Champions League appearance.
The promising youngster is expected to further showcase his talent with the senior squad in the coming seasons as part of Barcelona’s youth development strategy.
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