Hamza Abdelkarim, the Egypt national team and Barcelona striker, spoke about the reasons behind his limited starts with the Catalan club since the beginning of the season compared with his teammate Xavi, stressing that selecting the players who feature in matches remains the head coach’s decision.
Hamza’s comments came after he impressed during the preseason, before his involvement decreased once the season began, raising questions about why he had not been given a bigger opportunity with the first team. ⭐
📢 Hamza Abdelkarim: The Decision Over Who Plays Belongs to the Coach
Hamza Abdelkarim confirmed that the decision over which players feature in matches is not within his control, stressing that the head coach has the final say regarding the lineup and playing time.
The Barcelona striker said: “As I said, the decision of who plays and who does not play belongs to the coach.”
Hamza also spoke about his teammate Xavi, praising the level he showed during the preseason and in the opening matches of the season.
He added: “Xavi is a great player, and we all saw that during the preseason, as we also saw it in the first matches of the season.”
🔥 Was the Contract Renewal Delay Behind Hamza’s Limited Playing Time?
Hamza Abdelkarim addressed reports linking his limited playing time at Barcelona to the delay in resolving his contract renewal.
The Egyptian striker said: “As for the renewal, honestly, I don’t know if it has anything to do with it. I heard a lot of people saying things like: because you haven’t signed, you won’t play, but I don’t think that is the reason.”
Hamza therefore did not confirm any connection between his contract situation and his playing time, explaining that he does not believe the delay in renewing his contract was the reason behind his absence from the starting lineup. ⚽
💯 Hamza Abdelkarim: I Give 100% Every Day
The Barcelona striker stressed his full commitment to the team, confirming that he continues to work at maximum intensity regardless of his playing time.
Hamza said: “I am fully committed, and I give 100% every day, and I think in the end it is just the coach’s decision.”
The Egyptian striker’s comments reflect his desire to remain focused and continue working, while waiting for the opportunity he may receive with the Catalan club in the coming period. 🇪🇬
🏆 Hamza Abdelkarim Renews His Barcelona Contract Until 2030
Hamza Abdelkarim’s comments come after he signed his new Barcelona contract today, Tuesday, September 15, keeping him at the Catalan club until 2030.
The contract renewal represents another step in the young Egyptian striker’s career and confirms the Catalan club’s continued commitment to his development over the coming years.
📢 Contract Signed in the Presence of Joan Laporta
The new contract signing ceremony took place inside the office of Joan Laporta, Barcelona president, in the presence of the player and club representatives, following an agreement to extend Hamza Abdelkarim’s contract until 2030.
Barcelona had announced last Friday that it had reached an agreement with the Egyptian striker to renew his contract until 2030, before the contracts were officially signed today, Tuesday.
After securing his future with Barcelona, Hamza Abdelkarim’s focus is now on working, developing and waiting for his opportunities with the first team, while emphasizing that the decision over his playing time ultimately remains in the hands of the head coach. 🔵🔴
