Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim has been selected as one of four academy players who will join the club's first-team preparations ahead of the 2026-27 season.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick plans to rely heavily on La Masia prospects during the opening weeks of preseason training. Hamza has been chosen alongside Ebrima Tunkara, Orian Goren, and Oscar Gistau to train with the senior squad.
Barcelona's preseason is scheduled to begin on July 13, while the 2026 FIFA World Cup will still be underway. The tournament's semifinals are set for July 14 and 15, with the third-place match and final taking place on July 18 and 19.
As a result, several Barcelona players involved in the latter stages of the World Cup will return late due to post-tournament vacations, creating opportunities for academy talents to make an impression during the early stages of preseason.
This situation could provide Hamza Abdelkarim with valuable first-team exposure and a chance to showcase his abilities directly to Flick and the coaching staff.
The young Egyptian forward has attracted growing attention in recent months, both at club and international level.
His performances with Barcelona's youth teams, where he has scored six goals since joining, helped earn him recognition in Egypt and a place with the Egyptian national team setup ahead of the World Cup.
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