Barça’s Silence on Hamza Abdel Karim, a Surprising Delgado Twist, and a B-Team Spotlight

Hamza Abdel Karim: The Loan Amid Quiet Waters

Barcelona remains tight-lipped about the Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel Karim, who joined the club's second team after arriving from Al Ahly during the January window.

Abdel Karim is playing for Barcelona Atlètic on loan, with no decision yet on a permanent purchase by the Catalan club.

Delgado’s Case: A Permanent Move in Barcelona’s Sights?

Meanwhile, Barcelona surprised teammate Joaquín Delgado by signaling an interest in signing him permanently, according to the Catalan newspaper Sport.

Delgado joined Barcelona Atlètic on loan from Real Oviedo in the winter to bolster a squad hit by injuries.

Sport reported that Barça might negotiate a lower price for the buyout clause in the Oviedo deal, should Delgado maintain his current level through the closing stages of the season.

Real Oviedo has not received an official contact from Barça yet; the process remains in early stages and heavily dependent on Delgado's performances in the coming months.

In meetings with Delgado's agents, Barça officials expressed satisfaction with his form and outlined an initial plan to possibly lower the buyout clause if the player continues to impress.