Barcelona Secures Hamza Abdelkarim with €150m Clause

Hamza Abdelkarim has signed a new deal with FC Barcelona that extends his contract until June 2030. His release clause has dramatically increased from €15 million to €150 million, reflecting the club's growing confidence in the 18-year-old player.

Reports indicate that Barcelona managed Abdelkarim's playing time in the early season to avoid exposing themselves to the risk of another club triggering his outdated release clause. His previous clause was deemed insufficient given his rising value, particularly after he finished pre-season as Barcelona's top scorer with four goals in three appearances, including matches against Birmingham City, Basel, and his former club Al Ahly.

The club aimed to finalize his contractual situation before allowing him significant first-team minutes to prevent showcasing his talent prematurely, which could attract rival clubs.