Egyptian young striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who plays for Barcelona, has attracted interest from Italian club Como ahead of a possible move during the January transfer window, following his limited playing opportunities with Barcelona's first team.

According to Spanish media reports, Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is monitoring the situation of the 18-year-old Egyptian forward.

The Spanish manager believes Abdelkarim has attacking qualities that could help strengthen his squad.

The interest comes as Abdelkarim looks for more opportunities to show his abilities, especially after struggling to secure regular playing time under Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.

Limited Playing Time Could Lead to Barcelona Exit

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Hamza Abdelkarim is unhappy with his current situation at Barcelona after finding it difficult to earn regular minutes with the first team.

The Egyptian striker has recently played for Barcelona Atletic and the club's Under-19 team to maintain his fitness and match sharpness.

However, he wants to compete at a higher level and earn more first-team opportunities.

Reports also stated that Abdelkarim played only eight minutes against Getafe in La Liga on October 8, highlighting the challenge he faces in securing a regular place in Barcelona's senior squad.

The young forward joined Barcelona from Egyptian club Al Ahly during the summer transfer window, hoping to improve his skills and gain valuable experience in European football.

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However, his limited first-team appearances could encourage him to consider a new challenge in January, especially if another club offers him more regular playing time.

Fabregas Sees Abdelkarim as a Potential Como Signing

Cesc Fabregas believes Hamza Abdelkarim could be a good fit for Como's long-term project, which focuses on signing talented young players, developing their abilities, and giving them opportunities to prove themselves.

The Spanish coach has built a competitive team in Serie A, with several promising players contributing to its progress, including Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramon, Assane Diao, and Jesus Rodriguez.

Fabregas has also previously worked with players connected to Barcelona, such as Alex Valle and Sergi Roberto.

His reported interest in Abdelkarim follows Como's approach of bringing in young talent with strong potential.

A move to Como could give the Egyptian striker more playing time and valuable experience in Italian football, helping him continue his development and take another step forward in his European career.

Despite the reported interest, Como have not officially announced an offer to Barcelona.

It also remains unclear whether a possible deal would involve a loan or a permanent transfer.

Abdelkarim's future will depend on Barcelona's plans and any offers received in the coming weeks, as the Egyptian youngster considers the possibility of moving to Serie A in search of more first-team opportunities.