Teenage sensation JJ Gabriel asks to quit Manchester United, requests registration cancellation in shock twist | OneFootball

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club and has requested his registration with the club is cancelled.

Gabriel is considered one of the most exciting talents in English football and his request to leave Old Trafford has arrived as a surprise to Manchester United.

Michael Carrick had been expected to name the 15-year-old in his squad for tomorrow's Carabao Cup tie against Brighton before the development on his future.

According toThe Telegraph, Gabriel has requested that his registration is terminated so that he can become a free agent. United cannot sign Gabriel on a scholar contract until he turns 16 in October, while a professional contract can not be offered until his 17th birthday.

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However, the Red Devils can challenge Gabriel's request to terminate his registration underPremier League rules. The league's rules state:“During your child’s registration period, their registration may only be cancelled if everyone agrees (the club, player and their parent/carer).

“If the parties don’t agree, then any person involved can also ask thePremier League to provide a binding decision on a termination request.”

Barcelona have been linked with signing Gabriel, who was namedU18's Premier League Player of the Season in 2025/26. He scored 20 goals in just 21 league appearances s this season and helped Manchester United progress to the FA Youth Cup final.

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest in the forward, while Manchester City failed in an approach to take Gabriel across the city last year.

Last week, he scored a hat-trick in a UEFA Youth League fixture against Sabah to become United's youngest scorer in the competition. He is also the youngest-ever recipient of the club's Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.