Hamza Abdelkarim reveals his first impressions after finding the net with Barcelona
Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim has made a strong impression at Barcelona after scoring a brace in a friendly match against Birmingham City. The young talent is now aiming to secure a permanent spot in the first team under manager Hansi Flick.
Why it matters
Abdelkarim represents a significant investment for Barcelona and a potential breakout star from the African football scene, highlighting the club's strategy of integrating youth talent.
Hamza Abdelkarim reveals his first impressions after finding the net with Barcelona H. Abdelkarim Barcelona Birmingham City LaLiga Egypt Spain England The rise of a star
Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim stole the show in Barcelona's friendly against Birmingham. He scored both of the Catalan side's goals, earned praise from Hansi Flick and then celebrated his brace with a message on social media.
According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport", the Egyptian forward was overwhelmed with emotion after his performance, marking the brace on his accounts: "Scoring goals in this shirt is a completely different feeling. We keep working as a team."
Barcelona's sporting management had backed Abdelkarim from the start. He joined the youth team last January after an impressive display at the Under-20 World Cup.
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