JJ Gabriel stays at Barcelona, Man Utd future up in the air | OneFootball

JJ Gabriel’s future remains uncertain. The young Manchester United prospect, considered one of the biggest talents in the club’s academy, could leave the club after his family asked for his exit to be made easier.

The situation has sparked interest from several European giants. According to people close to the player, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are all keeping an eye on his situation.

Barcelona returns to the picture

Barça has been one of the clubs most frequently linked with JJ Gabriel’s future. The young Englishman has publicly shown his admiration for the Blaugrana side, although Deco recently cooled any speculation by stating that the club was not interested in players in a situation like that of the United academy player.

Even so, JJ Gabriel had already traveled to Barcelona to see the club’s facilities. In addition, last year he visited Camp Nou with his family during a match.

Now, his presence in Catalonia is once again fueling speculation.

JJ Gabriel continues training in Barcelona

According to information from the Manchester Evening News, the player remains in Barcelona several weeks after that visit and is training regularly at the facilities of the British School of Castelldefels.

The situation does not necessarily mean there is an agreement or advanced contact with Barcelona. His stay in Catalonia could also be due to family or personal reasons.

However, the situation could change when the time comes to definitively decide his future.

Real Madrid also emerges as an option

On October 6, JJ Gabriel will turn 16, the age at which he will be able to sign his first professional contract.

If his family eventually settles in Spain, the range of possibilities could widen and would not be limited to Barcelona. Real Madrid also continues to appear among the clubs linked with the player, who recently started following Real Madrid players on Instagram, including some members of Castilla.

All of this is happening despite the young player’s well-known admiration for Barça.

Manchester United have not given up yet

Despite the rumors, JJ Gabriel could still remain at Manchester United and sign his first professional contract there.

The English club is trying to prevent the situation from becoming excessive pressure for the player, especially given his young age. Michael Carrick, the first-team manager, has specifically asked for the youngster to be protected and for the spotlight on his future to be reduced.

With his birthday just around the corner, JJ Gabriel is nearing a decision that could mark the start of his professional career: stay in Manchester or begin a new chapter away from Old Trafford.

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