
The Spanish club Barcelona announced the renewal of the contract of the young Egyptian striker, Hamza Abdel Karim (18 years old), to continue with the Catalan team until 2030, in a ceremony attended by club president Joan Laporta.
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Hamza Abdel Karim is an 18-year-old young striker who plays for the Spanish club Barcelona.
Barcelona, the Spanish club, shared with its followers, through its account on the “X” platform, on Tuesday, a video clip from the contract renewal ceremony of the young Egyptian striker, Hamza Abdel Karim, with the “Catalan team.”
The snapshot showed the player's presence next to Joan Laporta, Chairman of Barcelona's Board of Directors, and the account commented, saying: "It's over."
Another shot showed Hamza Abdel Karim (18 years old) carrying the “Catalan team” shirt, which he will be associated with until 2030.
The young Egyptian striker said to the Barcelona channel on the YouTube platform, in response to this: “Praise be to God, it is a beautiful and proud feeling, not only of renewal, but of the possibility of writing history with the club. We have a goal this year of winning the Champions League. We are working and developing continuously to achieve this goal.”
He added: "At any time in the match, I am ready. I think, as (Coach Hansi) Flick said, this is a strength that I have and the team can benefit from. I am always ready."
Regarding his presence alongside great players, such as Lamine Yamal, Rafinha, and Pedri, he said: “Every day you practice before every match you try to benefit and learn. I have learned a lot and I still have a lot to do.”
When asked if he follows the matches of his former club, Al-Ahly, he said: “I definitely follow Al-Ahly’s matches. I follow them, the club in which I grew up and who taught me many things. All of Egypt supports me and stands by my side, and the Arab fans as well. I feel grateful for that.”

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