Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim is seeking a place in Barcelona’s first team after a strong pre-season showing, following his move from Al Ahly. Multiple outlets report that the 18-year-old has been a standout in warm-up matches, scoring four goals in five appearances and contributing from the starting XI in several of those games.
The reports note Abdelkarim is expected to compete for minutes ahead of Barcelona’s upcoming LaLiga campaign under coach Hansi Flick. One outlet adds context that Abdelkarim previously struggled to get regular playing time with Al Ahly’s first team before the transfer, making the early impact in Spain a key development in his career. The coverage focuses mainly on his scoring output and whether his form will translate into a role in Flick’s squad once the season begins.
