The young star Hamza Abdel Karim enters a decisive stage in his career with Barcelona, amid continued uncertainty about his future with the Catalan club, while awaiting what the team's moves in the summer transfer market will yield.
Hamza Abdel Karim trains with Barcelona's first team under the leadership of German coach Hansi Flick, the technical director of the Catalan club.
Abdel Karim participated with Barcelona in a friendly match against Europa for 45 minutes, appearing well but without scoring any goals.
Hamza Abdel Karim awaits his fate with Barcelona
According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," all scenarios remain open for Hamza Abdel Karim, as Barcelona's sporting management prefers him to stay close to the first team during the upcoming season.
The newspaper added that the current plan involves Hamza training regularly under coach Hansi Flick, with the opportunity to participate with the first team when needed, while returning to the reserve team during periods of limited playing time to ensure he continues playing matches and maintains competitive rhythm.
It noted that the option of loaning the player to a club competing at a higher level than the Spanish Segunda División remains on the table as well, to give him greater opportunities to gain experience, if the club deems it most suitable for his development.
"Sport" confirmed that the coming weeks will be decisive in determining Hamza Abdel Karim's fate, especially since Barcelona has not yet resolved the file of strengthening the striker position.
Sporting director Deco continues to search for an alternative to Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, with Argentine Julián Álvarez as the top target despite Atlético Madrid's insistence on keeping their player. At the same time, the future of Spaniard Ferran Torres remains unclear as his contract with Barcelona expires in summer 2027, and he is attracting interest from several European clubs, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging as one of the most prominent interested parties should he decide to leave.
The Spanish newspaper concluded its report by noting that any movement in Barcelona's attacking line during the transfer window will have a direct impact on Hamza Abdel Karim's situation and his chances of being with the first team during the upcoming season.