JJ Gabriel: Real Madrid Confident of Signing Manchester United Forward
Real Madrid are prepared to meet his financial demands and place him with Castilla after he chose a route to senior football in Spain.
- Real Madrid are the clear leading contenders to sign Manchester United forward Gabriel, who has been training independently in Spain after leaving the club in September.
- The 16-year-old prospect walked out of United in September after opting to pursue senior football elsewhere, following his earlier appearance during the club's pre-season tour against Atletico Madrid.
- Named Premier League Under-18 player of the season, Gabriel was described by a United source as the "best 15-year-old in Europe," while Darren Fletcher said, "The world is his oyster."
- United would be due compensation for the forward, though the figure will be lower if he signs outside the Premier League; Barcelona and Paris St-Germain remain competing contenders.
- Having secured a European Union passport to facilitate a move, Gabriel's departure remains sensitive; United head coach Michael Carrick said, "We've got to be really careful of the whole situation.
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The player Manchester United refused the club a new arrangement, choosing the Madrid Real for career development.
Although England attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel is only 16 years old, his football goals are already quite clear. "My dream is to win the Ballon d'Or," he said in an interview with Spanish outlet Marco. The youngster handed in a transfer request to Manchester United in September and has been preparing with a personal trainer in Spain in recent weeks, as he awaits the signing of a contract with Real Madrid.
The FC Bayern apparently has to say goodbye to the plan to bring JJ Gabriel to the Isar. According to "Bild" reporter Christian Falk, the super talent of Manchester United will probably switch to Real Madrid in winter.
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