According to Sport, Hamza Abdelkarim's impressive performance in his first-team debut under Flick has captured the attention of Barcelona fans. He scored 4 goals in 5 pre-season matches. Although he did not play in the first league match against Elche or make his Camp Nou debut, his pre-season form has created high expectations for the new season.

Hamza joined Barcelona after the club activated the buyout clause in his loan deal from Al Ahly SC. Over the past six months, he was initially loaned to the U19 A team, and his performances impressed the club, leading Barcelona to decide to sign him permanently. Barcelona has clear plans for Hamza: register him with the B team and increase his salary to secure his future at the club.

Meanwhile, Egyptian media outlet WinWin recently revealed details of the deal between the two clubs, including the amount Barcelona has already paid to Al Ahly SC, as well as several variable clauses that could increase the total value of the deal based on Hamza's continued development.

Barcelona has already paid 750,000 euros

WinWin confirmed the structure of the deal. Al Ahly SC loaned Hamza to Barcelona for six months with no transfer fee, but the agreement included a 1.5 million euro buyout clause.

Barcelona has already activated this clause. Al Ahly SC received the first payment of 750,000 euros at the end of last month, with the second payment of 750,000 euros expected in January. After that, various performance-based variable clauses will come into effect.

Up to 2 million euros for appearances

One clause is linked to his first-team appearances. Al Ahly SC will not receive payment simply for Hamza being included in Flick's squad, but for his official appearances on the pitch.

According to WinWin, Al Ahly SC will receive 750,000 euros when Hamza makes 5 official first-team appearances, playing at least 45 minutes in each.

This amount will increase with additional appearances, potentially reaching a maximum of 2 million euros from this clause alone.

Goals will also generate revenue

The contract also includes variable clauses tied to goals scored. When Hamza scores 5 goals for the first team, Al Ahly SC will receive 300,000 euros, with this amount increasing gradually and potentially reaching up to 1.5 million euros.

Therefore, the forward's performance in the coming seasons could significantly increase the amount Barcelona owes the Egyptian club.

Total deal value could exceed 5 million euros

According to WinWin, the variable clauses in this agreement could bring the total value to 5 million euros, confirming Sport's earlier reports. Additionally, if the player is resold or loaned to another club early in his contract, Al Ahly SC will receive a corresponding percentage.

The agreement also includes provisions for potential sponsorship revenue shares after the contract period, all in compliance with FIFA regulations.

Barcelona has secured one of Egypt's most promising talents with a manageable upfront investment. However, if Hamza delivers on the promise he showed in pre-season under Flick, Al Ahly SC still stands to benefit significantly from the various performance-based clauses.

Now Hamza must translate his impressive pre-season form into official matches. His league debut will come soon, and Barcelona believes internally that he has the potential to be a major asset in Flick's plans.

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