# Barcelona denies interest in MU teen JJ Gabriel

> Barcelona's sporting director says no interest in 15-year-old Manchester United player JJ Gabriel
- Title: Barcelona denies interest in MU teen JJ Gabriel · BBC Sport
- Summary: Barcelona's sporting director says no interest in 15-year-old Manchester United player JJ Gabriel Barcelona has no interest in signing JJ Gabriel despite…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqrl67e2eye4o
- Published: 2026-09-24T21:40:37.334+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jj gabriel, manchester united, barcelona, decop, uefa youth league, european union passport, michael carrick, sports
## Barcelona denies interest
Barcelona's sporting director Deco says the club has no interest in pursuing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel.

> There's nothing to say about this boy
## Gabriel's situation
15-year-old JJ Gabriel left Manchester United after informing them he wanted to leave Old Trafford earlier this month.
## Other clubs interested
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are reportedly keen on signing JJ Gabriel.
## Gabriel's eligibility
Gabriel could join an EU club when he turns 16 on 6 October if he obtains a European Union passport through his father or mother.
## Manager's warning
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick urged caution about exposing young players to too much scrutiny.
## Key takeaway

Barcelona has no interest in signing JJ Gabriel despite reports of clubs wanting him