# JJ Gabriel leaves Manchester United

> JJ Gabriel's rift with Manchester United deepens as he moves to Spain.
- Title: JJ Gabriel leaves Manchester United · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: JJ Gabriel's rift with Manchester United deepens as he moves to Spain. JJ Gabriel has left Manchester United after failing to be registered for a Champions…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmde8n8j0dn4o
- Published: 2026-10-05T19:13:15.047+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jj gabriel, manchester united, uefa youth league, champions league, seahawks, nfl, premier league, under-18 player of the year, jack hunter, real madrid, barcelona, uefa a list
## JJ Gabriel included in United team photo
JJ Gabriel features in Manchester United's official team photo for the 2026-27 season.
## Gabriel's registration status
United still hold his registration but he was not registered for the Champions League match against Sabah FK.
## Gabriel's move to Spain
Gabriel now works full-time with coach Jack Hunter in Spain.
## Gabriel's decision to leave
Gabriel informed United of his intention to leave two days before his final game.
## Gabriel's non-inclusion in squad
Gabriel was not included in Michael Carrick's squad for the Champions League match against Sabah FK.
## Gabriel's age and passport
Gabriel turned 16 on Tuesday and has a European Union passport.
## Gabriel's potential clubs
Real Madrid and Barcelona are among clubs taking keen interest in Gabriel.
## Gabriel's registration issue
Gabriel could not play against Sabah because he was not registered on United's Uefa A list.
## Gabriel's previous games
Gabriel scored a hat-trick in a Uefa Youth League game against Sabah FK.
## Gabriel's future with United
United believe they made it clear they view Gabriel as immensely important to their first-team future.
## Key takeaway

JJ Gabriel has left Manchester United after failing to be registered for a Champions League match, now training with coach Jack Hunter in Spain.