Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has selected Hamza Abdelkarim to join the Catalonian side’s first team during the preseason preparations.
Hansi Flick has chosen Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim to take part in the Barcelona first team preseason preparations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
The 18-year-old will join a group of academy and reserve-team players called up by Flick as several senior players return late because of World Cup commitments.
Barcelona will begin preseason on July 13 with medical and physical tests at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The squad will later travel to St George’s Park in England for part of its summer training camp.
Abdelkarim joined Barça Atlètic from Al Ahly in February on loan until June 30, 2026, with a purchase option included in the agreement.
Barcelona have since moved toward keeping the striker after his performances at youth level.
Flick had previously opened the door to a first team chance for the Egyptian, saying he could become an option during preseason.