JJ Gabriel development sparks rule change demand as Man Utd await confirmation
Manchester United may seek compensation and legal action as the 16-year-old forward reportedly nears a move to Real Madrid, officials said.
- JJ Gabriel, the 16-year-old Manchester United prospect, has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid after informing United of his desire to leave Old Trafford in September.
- Gabriel's entourage reportedly grew frustrated with his lack of first-team integration, specifically seeking appearances in a Champions League fixture against Sabah FK and a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.
- Paul Merson criticized the rule allowing 16-year-olds to join overseas clubs, stating, "This rule's got to change," while United is due training compensation expected to be around £100,000-£300,000.
- Ryan Giggs urged Gabriel to reconsider his decision, suggesting he follow Arsenal's Max Dowman's developmental pathway and telling him, "You're on the right track."
- United retains the player's registration despite the formal exit notification submitted in September, and the club is reportedly considering legal action against any European team that completes the signing.
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Ryan Giggs sends Max Dowman message to JJ Gabriel over Man Utd exit
JJ Gabriel is closing in on a move to Real Madrid (Getty) Ryan Giggs has urged JJ Gabriel to reconsider his decision to leave Manchester United and believes the 16-year-old should follow Max Dowman’s pathway at Arsenal. Gabriel, who turned 16 last month, informed United of his desire to leave Old Trafford in September and has not trained with the club since then. The young forward has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, however,…
JJ Gabriel would have committed his future to Real Madrid by 2027. The agreement still does not involve a completed transfer and the possible compensation to Manchester United remains pending.
Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with sixteen-year-old JJ Gabriel on a contract.
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