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Barcelona come up with new plan for Hamza Abdelkarim as January loan offers arrive

The lack of minutes in the first six weeks of the season for Barcelona striker Hamza Abdelkarim has led to speculation that he could head out on loan in January, but the club have a clear plan on how to…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Barcelona plan to retain Hamza Abdelkarim instead of approving January loan offers, according to Diario SPORT.
Manager Hansi Flick believes daily first-team training is crucial for the 18-year-old striker's development.
Abdelkarim recently signed a new contract featuring a higher release clause to secure his future.

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Barcelona intend to keep 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim rather than send him on loan in January, according to Diario SPORT. Manager Hansi Flick values the forward's daily involvement in first-team training despite his limited minutes over the first six weeks of the season.

Abdelkarim has made just one brief appearance against Rayo Vallecano this season, but Barcelona have already signed him to an improved contract with a higher release clause. Flick plans to integrate the striker into his squad rotation following the international break to manage a congested fixture list.

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