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Barcelona Registers Egyptian Forward Hamza Abdelkarim in First-Team Squad After Standout Pre-Season

Barcelona has officially included 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim in their first-team roster for the 2026-27 La Liga season under coach Hansi Flick. Abdelkarim impressed during pre-season by netting four goals, earning him the No. 29 jersey. This promotion comes only six months after he transferred from Egyptian club Al Ahly to Barcelona.

Strong Pre-Season Performance Leads to Promotion

The young attacker convinced the coaching staff with his goal-scoring ability in summer friendlies. He was listed on the bench for Barcelona’s 5-0 opening day win against Elche, signaling trust from Flick early on.

Player Shows Gratitude on Social Media

"Praise be to God, I have officially been registered in the first-team squad for the current Spanish League season. Thank you, Coach Hansi Flick, for your trust," Abdelkarim wrote on his official X account following the announcement.

Fast-Tracked Development Reflects His Potential

Abdelkarim’s quick rise to the senior squad is notable given he arrived in Catalonia just half a year ago. The teenager already gained valuable experience during Egypt’s run to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated by Argentina. Now under Flick’s guidance, he will work on improving his pressing game, link-up play, and physicality within the first team environment.

Barcelona Plans to Integrate New Talent Gradually

With a strong start to the league campaign, Barcelona aims to carefully incorporate promising youngsters like Abdelkarim into the rotation. The forward needs to show consistency in training to earn his competitive debut in the weeks ahead. Given the depth of options up front, the coaching staff can afford to nurture his growth without rushing him onto the pitch.

  • Player: Hamza Abdelkarim
  • Age: 18
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Position: Forward
  • New Squad Number: 29
  • Previous Club: Al Ahly (Cairo)
  • Pre-Season Goals: 4
  • First Team Promotion: Officially registered for 2026-27 La Liga season
  • World Cup Experience: Participated in 2026 tournament, reached last 16 with Egypt
  • Coach: Hansi Flick
  • Latest Match Mentioned: Barcelona 5-0 Elche (Abdelkarim named on bench)

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