Man United Has Not Approved JJ Gabriel Exit Request

Manchester United has not approved 15-year-old JJ Gabriel’s request to have his registration cancelled, leaving his future unresolved as Spanish clubs are reported to be among the teams pursuing him. The academy player has told the club he wants to leave, but no departure or agreement with another team has been confirmed. Reports published September 23 said Gabriel and his representatives had held discussions with Barcelona and Real Madrid. A Spanish report described those two clubs as the family’s current priorities, alongside interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, but said Gabriel had not chosen between the Spanish sides. Another report said Real Madrid was a leading contender and that talks had taken place with both clubs. Those accounts rely on reported information, and neither Gabriel nor his family has publicly confirmed a preferred destination in the material available. Manchester United remains hopeful it can persuade the teenager to stay. Gabriel remains registered with the club, and its head coach, Michael Carrick, has urged people to avoid adding to the exposure and scrutiny around him.