The fact that Manchester United are losing one of England’s greatest talents says a lot about the situation at Old Trafford. “The position in the Premier League table also speaks a clear language.
JJ Gabriel is mentally done with Manchester United, now only the physical exit remains. Lack of support and chances should have been gnawing at him for quite some time.
JJ Gabriel had enough after two Manchester United mates get the chance first – now Roy Keane warns him
Gabriel was born to Joe O’Cearuill and a Greek Cypriot mother. He grew up in London and developed his skills at top academies, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and West Ham United. At the age of nine, Gabriel gained wide attention after a viral YouTube video earned him the nickname “Kid Messi.” In March 2025, he signed a long-term sponsorship deal with Nike.
The fact that JJ Gabriel has a Greek Cypriot mother and dual citizenship means that Real Madrid can use a little-used UEFA rule to sign him immediately. “As long as a player is under 16 and has two passports, they are not bound by transfer windows.
JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave Manchester United caused quite a stir earlier this week. The 15-year-old has since been chased by several big clubs, including PSG, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Now the BBC reports that it is “Los Blancos” who are most eager to get a deal done. The British broadcaster reports that the Spanish capital club will sign Gabriel immediately and place him in the reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla.
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The Guardian, on the other hand, writes that it is precisely Real Madrid who are leading the hunt for the attacking player.
At the same time, Manchester United have not given up hope of keeping Gabriel.
The teenager has scored 29 goals in 32 appearances for United’s U18 team and two goals in two appearances for the club’s U21 team.
