Barcelona extends Hamza Abdel Karim's contract until 2030

Barcelona has renewed forward Hamza Abdel Karim's contract through 2030, with the player addressing comparisons to Erling Haaland at the signing ceremony.

• Barcelona renewed Hamza Abdel Karim's contract with the Catalan club until 2030.
• Abdel Karim spoke at a press conference at Barcelona's facilities during the contract renewal ceremony.
• Abdel Karim said there are many distinguished strikers worldwide and that he tries to learn from them in his role.
• Barcelona held the renewal signing ceremony in president Joan Laporta's office on Tuesday, an unusual step for the club.
• Abdel Karim said playing with the reserve team remains an option and that playing time is the coach's decision.
• Abdel Karim expressed gratitude toward Al Ahly, saying the club shaped his career and that he watches all their matches.
• Abdel Karim's market value rose from €100,000 in December 2025 to €1.5 million by June 2026.
• His release clause was increased from €15 million to €150 million.
• Abdel Karim, 18, joined Barcelona permanently in the summer and is nicknamed the 'Haaland of the Nile'.
• He scored four goals for Barcelona during preseason.
• Abdel Karim featured in four World Cup games with Egypt during a breakout summer for the forward.