3 scenarios await Hamza Abdelkarim at Barcelona

18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim is reaching a pivotal moment in his career at Barcelona. Despite cutting his summer holiday short to impress coach Hansi Flick during early training sessions, the youngster’s future remains in the hands of the club's sporting management.

Abdelkarim has already shown promise, notably in a training match against CE Europa. Coaching staff value his classic striker profile and his ability to hold up the ball.

According to recent reports, three scenarios are currently under consideration. First, he could stay with the first team, training under Flick and acting as a backup option while gaining minutes with the reserve side. Alternatively, a loan move is on the table, offering him the chance to gain experience in a higher division than the Spanish second tier.

His fate largely depends on the transfer market work of Deco. The sporting director is still searching for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Furthermore, the potential exit of Ferran Torres, who is attracting interest from PSG, could significantly alter Abdelkarim’s prospects. Should Torres depart, it would create a much clearer path for the Egyptian to integrate into the senior squad.