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JJ Gabriel has decided his next club as Man United receive an approach from CL giants
Real Madrid are well positioned to win the race
written by Ayantan Chowdhury 15/09/2026
Picture of JJ Gabriel
Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel seems to have decided on his next destination.
According to 101GreatGoals, the 15-year-old is off to Real Madrid as soon as he turns 16, which is next month.
Interestingly, the La Liga giants exploited a loophole in the rules which renders United powerless to stop the England Under-17 international from leaving.
“JJ Gabriel is to join Real Madrid in October after asking to leave Manchester United, a source has told 101 Great Goals. It is believed Gabriel has made the decision because of an approach from Madrid.
Real Madrid have reportedly won the race
“The Premier League club are not obliged to accept the request and have to sanction Gabriel’s departure for the move to proceed. But United’s hands are somewhat tied because they cannot sign Gabriel on professional terms until he is 17 years of age or make him a scholar until his 16th birthday on October 6.
“That has opened the door for Madrid to make their move and exploit a loophole allowing them to sign players aged between 16 and 18 from a fellow European Union country. Gabriel holds an Irish passport, making him eligible.”
The Athletic have also hinted at the same, claiming that Los Blancos are indeed in the lead and are well positioned to strike.
