From Dailymail · · 2m
JJ Gabriel flies to Barcelona for move talks
15-year-old Man United star JJ Gabriel heads to Barcelona amid Real Madrid tug-of-war after quitting bombshell.
In brief
15-year-old Man United star JJ Gabriel heads to Barcelona amid Real Madrid tug-of-war after quitting bombshell. JJ Gabriel, 15, is flying to Barcelona for potential move talks after quitting Man United, sparking tug-of-war with Real Madrid. Originally reported by Dailymail.
JJ Gabriel's move talks
JJ Gabriel, 15, flies to Barcelona for talks amid tug-of-war with Real Madrid after dropping quit bombshell.
“man united's wantaway wonderkid jj gabriel, 15, flies to barcelona for talks amid tug-of-war with real madrid after dropping quit bombshell”
Gabriel's quit bombshell
Gabriel told Man United he wants to leave the club, triggering a tug-of-war between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
“gabriel has told man united he wants to leave the club”
Gabriel's age and passport
Gabriel, 15, holds an Irish passport allowing him to join European clubs two years earlier at 16.
“he holds an irish passport”
Gabriel's potential move
Gabriel could join Barcelona or Real Madrid, with Madrid leading the chase and Barcelona making a pitch.
“barcelona made their pitch on friday and have been keen on gabriel for some time”
Gabriel's background
Gabriel has been at Man United since age 11 and is considered one of the hottest young prospects in European football.
“gabriel has been at united since the age of 11”
Gabriel's current deal
Gabriel's current deal expires at the end of the season, but he asked United to rip it up.
“he asked united to rip up his current deal which is due to expire at the end of the season”
United's response
United boss Michael Carrick said Gabriel's wellbeing remains paramount regardless of his future at Old Trafford.
“i think i'd just repeat what i said the other day really he's a young boy jj and i think it's important that we certainly don't play anything out here”
Gabriel's next steps
Gabriel could go to Premier League or FIFA to force United to accept his move, becoming a free agent.
“he could go to the premier league or fifa to force their hand and become a free agent”
Gabriel's potential debut
Gabriel was set to make a first-team debut against Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
“he could even have made a first-team debut against brighton in the carabao cup on wednesday night”
Gabriel's recent activity
Gabriel has not been seen at the club since scoring a hat-trick for the Under-21s on his UEFA Youth League debut.
“he has not been seen at the club since he scored a hat-trick for the under-21s on his uefa youth league debut”
Barcelona's interest
Barcelona gave Gabriel a tour of their club facilities in August 2024 when he met superstar Lamine Yamal.
“the catalan giants gave him a tour of their club facilities in august 2024 when he was introduced to superstar lamine yamal”
Real Madrid's interest
Real Madrid have been leading the chase for Gabriel and held talks with his camp over the past few weeks.
“madrid have been leading the chase for gabriel and are believed to have held talks with his camp over the past few weeks”
Other clubs
Manchester City and Chelsea are monitoring the situation, but a move abroad feels more likely at this stage.
“manchester city and chelsea are said to be monitoring the situation”
Compensation implications
United would receive only around £300,000 in compensation if Gabriel joins a European club, compared to higher fees for Premier League rivals.
“that would mean united only receiving around three hundred thousand pounds in compensation”
Gabriel's future
Gabriel could become a free agent by joining a European club at 16, with his first professional contract due at 17.
“he could even have made a first-team debut against brighton in the carabao cup on wednesday night”
Next steps
Gabriel's move could be finalized by the end of the season, with United refusing to rip up his current deal.
“the club have so far refused to do so”
At a glance
JJ Gabriel, 15, is flying to Barcelona for potential move talks after quitting Man United, sparking tug-of-war with Real Madrid.
