Hamza Abdelkarim impresses with hat-trick as Barcelona tipped to make loan deal permanent

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Hamza Abdelkarim scored a hat-trick for Barcelona's Juvenil A in a 9-0 victory, leading to speculation that the club will make his loan permanent. Barcelona is expected to pay around €1.5m, potentially rising to €5m with add-ons.

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Hamza Abdelkarim scored a hat-trick for Juvenil A
Barcelona won 9-0 against UD Montecarlo
Barcelona plans to activate the buy option in his loan contract
Transfer fee is around €1.5m, potentially rising to €5m
Abdelkarim aims to join Barca Atletic next season

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DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 4: Hamza Abdelkarim of Egypt celebrates the third goal during the FIFA Under-17 World Cup match between Haiti and Egypt at Aspire Academy on November 4, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Sayed Hassan/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona signed Hamza Abdelkarim from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahly on loan in the January transfer window amid plenty of hype. The young Egyptian was described as being “similar to Erling Haaland” and the teenager admitted he was hoping to break into the first team. Abdelkarim had to wait to make his debut due to bureaucratic issues but made headlines on Sunday as he bagged a hat-trick for Juvenil A in a 9-0 win over UD Montecarlo that also sealed the title for the team. Reports in Spain and Egypt are now claiming that Barcelona plan to activate the buy option in his contract to keep him at the club. Barcelona are due to pay around €1.5m for his signature, although the fee could potentially rise as high as €5m due to various add-ons and bonuses. Abdelkarim is being tipped to play for Juliano Belletti’s Barca Atletic next season and will hope he can impress with his new team and potentially catch the eye of Hansi Flick.

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What did Hamza Abdelkarim achieve in the recent match?

Hamza Abdelkarim scored a hat-trick during a 9-0 win for Barcelona's Juvenil A against UD Montecarlo.

How much will Barcelona pay to make Hamza Abdelkarim's loan permanent?

Barcelona is set to pay around €1.5m to make Hamza Abdelkarim's loan permanent, with the fee possibly increasing to €5m due to add-ons.

What are the future plans for Hamza Abdelkarim at Barcelona?

Hamza Abdelkarim is expected to play for Barca Atletic next season, aiming to impress and potentially earn a spot in the first team.

Hamza Abdelkarim impresses with hat-trick as Barcelona tipped to make loan deal permanent

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