Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdel Karim faces defining weeks in Barcelona future after injury return

Barcelona youth player Hamza Abdel Karim is heading into a decisive phase of his career after recovering from injury and rejoining group training, with his future at the club now hanging in the balance.

According to Sport, the Egyptian youngster is in contention to feature in Barcelona’s upcoming league match against Cornella in the First Division, marking a possible return after being sidelined in recent weeks due to a muscle problem.

With only three matches remaining in the season, every appearance is expected to carry significant weight as Barcelona continue their push for the league title, sitting just one point ahead of Espanyol at the top of the table.

The club is reportedly considering handing Abdel Karim valuable minutes during this crucial stretch, particularly given the need for squad depth during the tight title race.

Abdel Karim joined Barcelona on a short-term loan from Al Ahly for six months, with a purchase option set at €3 million, which could rise to €5 million depending on his performances and number of appearances.

However, reports suggest the decision to trigger the buy clause will depend heavily on his impact over the coming weeks, both in training sessions and competitive matches.

While the player is regarded as highly talented, the limited timeframe presents a major challenge, leaving him with little room to impress the coaching staff and secure a permanent move.

Ultimately, his performances in the final matches of the season could prove decisive in determining whether he remains at Barcelona or returns to his parent club.