Real Madrid weigh up JJ Gabriel, the 'Kid Messi' keen to leave Man Utd | OneFootball

JJ Gabriel’s case has already reached Real Madrid’s offices. The club is assessing the situation of the young Manchester United talent, who, according to the English press, has asked to leave Old Trafford due to his dissatisfaction with how his first steps as a professional footballer are being handled.

Gabriel is only 15 years old and will turn 16 in October, but his development has already made him one of the most closely followed prospects in English football.

The left winger is known as ‘Kid Messi’ and holds several records in British youth football.

A talent already breaking records

The latest display of his potential came last week, when he scored a hat-trick against Sabah on matchday one of the Youth League.

The attacker has also represented England at various age levels, even featuring for the Under-18 side despite his young age.

His progress also earned him a first experience with Manchester United’s senior team.

Last summer, he played eight minutes in a friendly against Atlético de Madrid in Stockholm, a sign that the club had already started to bring him closer to the first team.

However, those around him believe the process is not moving forward as expected.

JJ Gabriel is said to have asked to leave United

According to reports published in England, the player has asked to leave Manchester because of his lack of opportunities with the first team.

The situation has also put the spotlight on his father, Joe O’Cearuill, a former Irish footballer who, after retiring, took on an important role in shaping his son’s career.

The influence of his inner circle is nothing new. JJ Gabriel was even at the center of a commercial dispute between Nike and Adidas over his sponsorship, with the American brand ultimately securing the deal.

Real Madrid are considering every scenario

Real Madrid’s interest is still at the assessment stage.

The club is aware of the circumstances surrounding the player and is gathering information before deciding whether to make a formal move.

The deal would not be straightforward, and Madrid know that any move could trigger a battle among several of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Chelsea are also keeping a close eye on the situation.

They are joined by Manchester United themselves, who do not want to lose a player considered within the club to be one of the biggest talents to emerge from their academy in recent years.

A battle that is only just beginning

Real Madrid do not want to rush.

The club is studying the different angles of the case before making a move, aware that the youngster’s future could still take several paths.

JJ Gabriel is only 15, but his breakthrough in the youth ranks, his performances for England and his debut with the first team have already put Europe’s biggest clubs on alert for his next move.

Madrid are already informed and assessing the situation. Now it remains to be seen whether ‘Kid Messi’ will end up becoming the next great talent to arrive at Valdebebas from English football.

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