FC Barcelona signs young Egyptian talent Hamza Abdel-Karim
[96478] FC Barcelona signs young Egyptian talent Hamza Abdel-Karim
Football Club Barcelona has officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel-Karim on a contract until 2029.
FC Barcelona signs the "new Salah": Hamza Abdel-Karim joins the team
The football world is buzzing following the official signing of young Egyptian talent, Hamza Abdel-Karim, by FC Barcelona. The transfer, which was reported extensively on social media, includes a long-term contract until 2029 at an estimated cost of about 1.5 million euros.
According to the Telegram channel جام جهانی فوتبال Sport Bad News, which reports regularly on international football news, the signing became official today, June 23, 2026. The report by Sport Bad News emphasizes the importance of adding the 18-year-old player to the Catalan squad.
At the same time, the channel مستر ورزش | MrVarzesh added professional details regarding the player's background. According to the report, Abdel-Karim was nicknamed the "new Salah" in the Egyptian media, after demonstrating impressive scoring abilities for the Egypt national youth team (U17), where he scored 12 goals in 19 appearances. His excellent ability even earned him a maiden call-up to the Egypt senior national team.
The signing is seen as part of the acquisition strategy of the club's president, Joan Laporta, who is focusing on nurturing young talent. As of this moment, all sources point to a broad consensus regarding the completion of the deal, with no reports of professional or financial disputes regarding the player's arrival in Spain.