Official, he is already a new Barça player: he is Robert Lewandowski's successor

Talking about Barcelona's attack is still talking about Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker continues to be the team's main offensive reference point, the footballer who carries the goals and sets the competitive tone in the locker room. His performance and professionalism are still unquestionable.

However, the club is aware that time doesn't stop. Lewandowski is entering the final stretch of his career and, although his impact is still decisive, the sporting management understands that anticipating is key. It is not about replacing him today, but about building tomorrow without shocks.

Planning without improvisations

Barça's roadmap follows a clear idea: securing young talent before the market explodes. After years of financial difficulties, the club has learned to plan with patience and strategic vision, betting on profiles with room for growth and progressive adaptation.

The forward line is one of the positions marked in red. The club wants to avoid future gaps and, for that reason, they have quietly worked on an operation that fits that model. It is a signing designed not for the short term, but to accompany the natural transition when the time comes.

Hamza Abdelkarim, the bet on the future

This is where Hamza Abdelkarim appears, a young striker from Al Ahly, already confirmed as a new blaugrana player. The agreement is closed and was announced from Egypt by Walid Salah El-Din, making it clear that the operation had been agreed weeks ago.

The footballer, who is 18 years old, will initially arrive to the reserve team after a loan with a purchase option. According to Fabrizio Romano, the base fee is under three million euros, with add-ons that could increase the cost. Hamza said "yes" to Barça because he was convinced by the project and by the opportunity to grow in a developmental and competitive environment.

The reserve team as a starting point

Hamza Abdelkarim will join the reserve team coached by Juliano Belletti, where the coaching staff expects him to get minutes from the start. The idea is clear: adaptation to European soccer, to the competitive pace, and to the club's style without immediate pressure.

From the sporting department, they highlight his power and mobility, and Barça wants to follow his evolution without speeding up processes. If the adaptation is positive, the club doesn't rule out that in the medium term he could move up to higher levels. For now, the club looks to the future calmly, convinced that Lewandowski's replacement is already at home.