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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called up young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim to participate in the preparatory camp for the new 2026-2027 season.

Barcelona had announced last month the activation of the permanent purchase clause for Hamza Abdelkarim from Egypt's Al Ahly, after a successful loan period with the youth team.

Hamza refuses rest

The player's aunt, media personality Mouna Abdelkarim, wrote on her Facebook account: 'Praise and thanks be to God, Hamza Abdelkarim will head tomorrow, God willing, to Barcelona to join the first team's preparation camp for the new season, which starts on July 13, after the club gave him the choice between taking a few days' rest after participating in the World Cup or joining on time.'

World Cup participation

Hamza Abdelkarim, aged 18, played for 57 minutes in the 2026 World Cup, spread over four matches.