Barcelona have reportedly started taking serious steps to secure the future of young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel Karim after he made a strong impression during the team's preparations for the new season.

The 18-year-old has attracted growing attention inside the Spanish club, with reports suggesting that Barcelona are considering improving his contract and significantly increasing his release clause as part of a long-term plan to keep him at the club.

From €15m to €150m

Hamza's current contract reportedly includes a €15 million release clause, but Barcelona are now considering raising that figure to an enormous €150 million.

The move would be a clear attempt to protect one of the club's promising young talents and prevent other clubs from making an easy move for the Egyptian forward in the future.

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Barcelona's interest in strengthening the player's contract comes after his impressive performances during the team's pre-season preparations, which helped him catch the attention of the club's decision-makers.

Major belief in the Egyptian talent

The reports suggest that Barcelona's plans go beyond simply increasing the release clause, with the club also considering improving Hamza Abdel Karim's overall contract to reflect his growing status.

The Catalan side appear to believe that the 18-year-old has significant potential for development in the coming years and want to secure his future for the long term.

If the expected move is completed, Hamza's new release clause would be ten times higher than the current one, rising from €15 million to €150 million — a strong indication that Barcelona see the Egyptian youngster as an important part of their future plans.