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Manchester United youngster shares revealing social media post after JJ Gabriel news
The photo drew over 100,000 likes as fans praised the 19-year-old while JJ Gabriel’s request to leave raised fresh concern over United’s academy future.
- On Tuesday, 15-year-old Manchester United academy star JJ Gabriel requested the club cancel his schoolboy registration to depart as a free agent. The prospect, dubbed 'Kid Messi,' has scored over 20 goals for United's development squad.
- Reports suggest Gabriel felt frustrated after United manager Michael Carrick selected academy talents Shea Lacey and Harry Amass for Champions League appearances versus Sabah last Thursday. He missed a debut opportunity against Brighton that would have made him the club's youngest-ever player.
- Carrick emphasized the club's priority is the teenager's welfare, stating officials must be "careful on that one." Under Premier League rules, cancelling registration requires consent from the club, player, and parent or carer, complicating any potential exit.
- Several top European clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, are monitoring the situation as the youngster considers his future. United remain hopeful they can convince him to stay despite his desire to leave Old Trafford before his 16th birthday next month.
- The club fears Gabriel could use his Irish passport to circumvent standard Premier League protections and sign with an overseas team upon turning 16 next month. If parties cannot agree, any involved person can request a binding decision from the league.
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"The whole situation..." - Michael Carrick breaks silence on major Man United transfer saga
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has broken his silence on the JJ Gabriel transfer saga that has been dominating headlines in the last few days. It seems the highly-rated Man Utd wonderkid is determined to leave Old Trafford, and it says a lot about just how big a prospect he is that we’re hearing this […]
Carrick responded to concerns about the future of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, saying the Red Devils must be careful in making their choices.
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