Barcelona to increase Hamza Abdelkarim’s release clause after impressive pre-season

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Hamza Abdelkarim of FC Barcelona is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy between FC Barcelona and Al Ahly SC at Spotify Camp Nou on August 19, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelon

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Barcelona are reportedly set to improve striker Hamza Abdelkarim’s contract after an impressive pre-season with the Catalan giants.

The youngster scored four goals in three pre-season games for Barcelona and looks to be a real prospect.

According to Jijantes, Barcelona now want to improve Abdelkarim’s contract and will also increase his release clause.

The Egypt international’s clause is currently set at €15 million but Barca want to increase it to €150m in a move which demonstrates their faith in the striker.

Abdelkarim is expected to start the season with Barcelona Atletic but it does look as though he could get some first-team chances, particularly if the club can’t sign a new No. 9 this season.

Hansi Flick admitted before the end of last season that Abdelkarim “could be an option” for Barcelona in the 2026-27 campaign, and he will surely have impressed the German coach further with his goals in pre-season.