Barcelona Breaks Tradition for Hamza Abdel Karim's Contract Renewal

FC Barcelona has made an exceptional decision regarding Egyptian player Hamza Abdel Karim, opting to break one of its traditional rules in the context of his contract renewal. The Catalan club announced on Friday afternoon the extension of Abdel Karim's contract, making it valid until June 30, 2030. The new contract includes a significant increase in the release clause value, rising to 150 million euros, compared to 15 million euros previously. This information circulates despite the club not officially disclosing this specific detail. Barcelona confirmed in an official statement that Hamza Abdel Karim will sign his new contract terms in the office of club president Joan Laporta next Tuesday evening. He is then scheduled to speak with the media. In an unusual move, Barcelona decided to allow its player to address the press, contrary to typical practice after contract renewals. This decision is attributed to Hamza Abdel Karim not being presented to the media upon his initial joining of the club. Abdel Karim had joined Barcelona last February on loan from the Egyptian club Al-Ahly, before the permanent purchase option was activated in June.