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Hamza Abdelkarim performance and registration at FC Barca

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Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim has emerged as a standout performer for FC Barcelona during the club’s 2026-2027 pre-season preparations. The 18-year-old, who joined on a permanent transfer from Egypt’s Al Ahly, became the team’s leading scorer in friendly matches, netting four goals in five appearances. His notable goals included a brace against Birmingham City, a strike against Basel, and a goal during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over his former club, Al Ahly, in the Joan Gamper Trophy. To refine his movement and finishing, manager Hansi Flick’s coaching staff has reportedly utilized video analysis of elite strikers such as Erling Haaland, Victor Gyökeres, and Samuel Eto’o. Following these performances, Flick and sporting director Deco considered the player a primary attacking option. Barcelona has officially registered Abdelkarim within the first-team squad for domestic competition. While initial reports suggested a number 9 jersey might be prepared, his registration with La Liga indicates he is expected to wear number 29. Under Spanish regulations, this numbering suggests he may be part of a reserve or secondary list rather than the primary squad, which typically uses numbers 1 through 25. Consequently, his eligibility for UEFA Champions League competitions remains uncertain. Abdelkarim made history as the first Egyptian player to represent FC Barcelona’s senior team in a competitive match, debuting in a 5-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano. Following his debut, Barcelona officially registered Abdelkarim with the reserve team, Barcelona Atlètic, for the 2026/2027 season. To comply with UEFA Champions League requirements, he and Belgian player Jessey Bessio were included in the club’s ‘List A’, as they did not meet the criteria for ‘List B’ academy registration. Amid this registration, Following his debut in a 5-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano, interest from Paris Saint-Germain has expressed interest in the striker, emerged, with reports suggesting PSG may attempt to might trigger his current 15 million euro release clause. PSG manager Luis Enrique has reportedly praised the striker. In response, Barcelona leadership, including President Joan Laporta and Deco, entered negotiations to protect the player’s value. The club has officially announced a contract extension for Abdelkarim, securing him until June 30, 2030. The new deal includes an improved salary and a significantly increased release clause set at 150 million euros. While he remains part of the reserve team roster to ensure consistent playing time, he remains available for selection by Hansi Flick.

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  1. 2026-09-11 13:16 UTC Hamza Abdelkarim performance and registration at FC Barca
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  11. 2026-08-27 13:51 UTC Hamza Abdelkarim performance and registration at FC Barca
  12. 2026-08-20 17:19 UTC Hamza Abdelkarim performance at FC Barcelona

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