Hamza Abdelkarim set for senior Barcelona debut in pre-season friendly vs. CE Europa
Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim is set to make his senior debut for FC Barcelona in a pre‑season friendly against CE Europa. He has been training under manager Hansi Flick during the club’s preparation camp. The player joined Barcelona Atlètic on loan in January 2026 and secured a permanent contract through June 2029.
- ▪Abdelkarim will feature in Barcelona’s first friendly of the pre‑season camp against CE Europa.
- ▪He is currently training with the first team under German manager Hansi Flick.
- ▪He arrived at Barcelona Atlètic on a six‑month loan from Al Ahly before earning a permanent deal.
- ▪His early football development included stints in Malaysia with FC Kuala Lumpur and Little League Soccer.
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Facebook X LinkedIn Hamza Abdelkarim, the Barcelona star, is preparing to play his first match with the first team during the pre-season preparation camp. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1652956513490-0'); }); Abdelkarim is currently training with Barcelona under German manager Hansi Flick in the team’s pre-season camp. Barcelona is scheduled to play its first friendly match of the camp on Friday at the sports complex against CE Europa. Today’s match will offer Abdelkarim a valuable opportunity to showcase his talents and impress the manager, provided Flick gives him the chance to feature on the pitch. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1652956553334-0'); }); Abdelkarim came through the youth academy of Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
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