First Test of Pre-Season
Barcelona will play their first pre-season friendly against Europa, a Spanish third-division side, as preparations begin under head coach Hansi Flick.
Closed-Door Match in Barcelona
The match is scheduled for July 24 at the club’s training complex and will be played behind closed doors without fans, according to Europa’s announcement.
Possible Debut for Hamza Abdel Karim
The game could mark the first appearance of Egyptian forward Hamza Abdel Karim with Barcelona’s senior team.
Hansi Flick Monitoring Progress
Reports suggest Hansi Flick is closely monitoring the player’s development and is considering including him in the pre-season training camp.
Youngest Arab Player at the World Cup
Hamza Abdel Karim became the youngest Arab player to feature in a World Cup at 18 years old, despite not playing for Barcelona Atlètic or the first team at the time.
Strong Youth Performances
He scored 6 goals in 11 matches for Barcelona’s youth team, attracting strong attention from the club.
Barcelona Purchase Decision
Barcelona activated his buy option from Al Ahly for €1.5 million following a six-month loan spell.
Future Plans
The club plans to integrate him into Barcelona Atlètic next season, with potential promotion to the first team.
Strong Support
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has praised the player’s talent and personality, describing him as a promising future star.
When is the friendly match?
July 24.
Will fans attend the match?
No, it will be played behind closed doors.
Will Hamza Abdel Karim play?
He may make his first appearance.
How many goals did he score for the youth team?
6 goals in 11 matches.
