"According to Mundo Deportivo, Abdelkarim has temporarily returned to Egypt to streamline the bureaucratic process required to secure his work permit. The waiting game Despite already training under Barça Atletic manager Juliano Belletti and leaving a highly positive impression on the coaching staff, Abdelkarim cannot officially don the Blaugrana colours until his paperwork is finalised, much to the frustration of both parties. This is not the first time administrative delays have paused a debut."
"Because international work permits rely heavily on external government approval, the club cannot determine an exact date for his official debut. The ongoing delay, coupled with his lack of recent competitive rhythm, has opened an alternative route for the young forward. Once his work permit is cleared, it is highly possible he will be registered to play his first minutes with Pol Planas' Juvenil A squad rather than jumping straight into Barça Atletic."
Hamza Abdelkarim, an 18-year-old Egyptian striker, joined Barcelona on loan from Al Ahly during the winter transfer window. He temporarily returned to Egypt to speed up bureaucratic procedures for his work permit. Abdelkarim has trained with Barça Atletic under Juliano Belletti and impressed the coaching staff but cannot play until the permit is finalised. International work permits require government approval, so no debut date is certain. With recent lack of competitive rhythm, he may be registered to play for Pol Planas' Juvenil A rather than Barça Atletic when cleared. Both youth and Belletti's squad would benefit amid injury problems.
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