Barcelona have taken an important step in the future of young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim after reaching an agreement to keep him at the Catalan club until the summer of 2030, showing the growing confidence he has earned in a short period in Spain.

The new deal is about more than simply extending his stay. It comes after several months of rapid progress, starting with his move from Egyptian giants Al Ahly, followed by pre-season training with Barcelona’s first team and eventually his official La Liga debut.

Contract until 2030

Barcelona announced an agreement with Hamza Abdelkarim on a contract running until June 30, 2030, with the official signing ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at club president Joan Laporta’s office.

The signing is expected to take place at 5:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time, after which the Egyptian forward is set to speak to the media about the next stage of his Barcelona career.

Hamza initially joined Barcelona during the winter transfer window on loan from Al Ahly before the Catalan club decided to make the move permanent during the summer.

According to reports, Barcelona activated their purchase option for around €1.5 million after being convinced by the striker’s potential and his ability to develop further over the coming years.

The Egyptian forward was then handed an important opportunity during Barcelona’s preparations for the new season, training with the first team under German coach Hansi Flick.

Hamza made a strong impression by scoring four goals during pre-season and finishing the preparation period as one of the club’s most impressive young attacking players.

His progress continued on August 31, when he made his official Barcelona debut in La Liga against Rayo Vallecano after coming on as a substitute.

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Extending his contract until 2030 underlines Barcelona’s desire to secure the future of one of their promising young talents following his rapid development since arriving from Al Ahly.

First team and reserves

Despite the long-term agreement, the next stage of Hamza’s development could involve a different plan for managing his playing time.

Media reports suggest the Egyptian striker will continue working and training around Barcelona’s first-team setup, while also potentially receiving more regular playing time with the reserve side to support his development.

Competition for places in Barcelona’s attack is strong, meaning the club could prefer a balanced approach that allows Hamza to train alongside first-team players while getting consistent match minutes with the reserves.

Reports have also suggested that Barcelona’s increasing attacking options, including the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, could make regular first-team appearances more difficult for the Egyptian youngster in the short term.

However, the decision to secure him until 2030 clearly indicates that Barcelona see Hamza as a long-term project rather than a temporary option.

Hamza Abdelkarim is now entering a completely new stage of his Barcelona journey. In a relatively short period, he has moved from Al Ahly to the environment of one of Europe’s biggest clubs, trained with the first team, impressed during pre-season and made his competitive debut.

His club development has also come alongside progress on the international stage, including his involvement with Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, giving him valuable experience at both European and international level.

With a contract running until 2030, continued access to first-team training and the possibility of regular minutes with the reserve side, Hamza now enters perhaps the most important stage of his career at Barcelona: turning the club’s confidence in him into a permanent presence on the pitch.