JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave Manchester United has reportedly sent “shockwaves through” the game.
Considered the most gifted teenage talent at Carrington, Gabriel was expected to make his first team debut against Brighton on Wednesday.
However, on Monday, his camp communicated formally to the club that the 15-year-old intends to leave, requesting de-registration via a letter.
The development has alerted several top clubs, including Real Madrid, who are thought to be “well-positioned” to land Gabriel. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also making overtures, according to The Athletic.
Still, the reliable outlet claims that “United will not grant Gabriel’s request” that his contract be torn up, which would ordinarily mean he has to honour its terms until the deal expires next summer.
Accordingly, it is understood that clear-the-air talks would be expected to try to find a resolution in the short term, because “he loves football too much to go without playing for the best part of a year.”
More to follow…
Featured image Alex Livesey via Getty Images
