The focus is on 15-year-old J.J. Gabriel, who is considered one of Manchester United’s greatest talents, with the young star having expressed his desire to leave the club.
Gabriel, who is of Cypriot descent on his mother’s side, is reportedly dissatisfied with his playing time on the first team, as well as his exclusion from the European roster.
JJ Gabriel has formally asked to leave Manchester United by terminating his contract.
The 15-year-old wonderkid is sought after by all the top clubs in the world—not just in England.
AdvertisementJJ asked for immediate termination, as @TimesSport reported.
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The young winger stole the show last season, winning the “Jimmy Murphy” award as the top player in United’s academy, and he recently scored a hat trick in the UEFA Youth League.
This development has attracted the interest of several major European clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. According to Spanish media reports, Real Madrid is said to have already drawn up a plan to sign him.
BREAKING: Real Madrid are LEADING the race for JJ Gabriel (15).
They want to sign the player for Real Madrid Castilla. @Rodra10_97 pic.twitter.com/i8HUzSulNt
Advertisement— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) September 16, 2026
*photo source: manutd.com


JJ Gabriel has formally asked to leave Manchester United by terminating his contract.