Trusted journalist ''Fabrizio Romano'' spoke about some new developments regarding the future of Hamza Abdelkader, the FC Barcelona striker, who has received much praise recently.
Hamza Abdelkader stood out significantly with Barcelona during the pre-season preparations for the season that has just begun, scoring four goals in the friendly matches played by the Blaugrana recently.
Barcelona rewarded Hamza Abdelkader, after media sources reported in recent days that the Spanish club's management would improve the contract of the 18-year-old, raising the release clause to 150 million euros instead of 15 million euros (details here).
In this context, Romano confirmed that Barcelona has already begun negotiations with Hamza Abdelkader's camp to work on improving the player's contract.
Romano added via his official account on the ''X'' platform that no final agreement has been reached regarding the improvement of Hamza Abdelkader's contract, but negotiations are still ongoing, and Barcelona is seeking to resolve this matter soon.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have started talks with Abdelkader Hamza and his camp over new contract on improved terms.Barça want to remove the release clause into current deal worth €15m.Nothing agreed/urgent but Barça want to sort his situation. pic.twitter.com/L13T4xqhhM — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23, 2026@FabrizioRomano
Hamza Abdelkader is expected to be included in the squad for today's match between Barcelona and Elche, which is part of the second round of the Spanish First Division league.
Hamza Abdelkader has a chance to start today, given the absence of any dedicated strikers in the team following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres this summer.
Hamza Abdelkader scored a goal last week during Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly.
