JJ Gabriel's future at Manchester United is uncertain after he expressed a desire to leave the club. Voetbalzone reports that the young attacker has informed the club of his intention to end his registration with them. Gabriel, who has been dubbed 'Kid Messi', has been a standout performer for Manchester United, scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League against Sabah.
The club has the right to refuse Gabriel's request, as per the official rules, which state that a player's registration can only be ended immediately if both the club, player, and player's parents agree. If an agreement cannot be reached, the matter can be taken to the Premier League for a decision. Gabriel's absence from training this week has sparked further speculation, with top clubs such as Real Madrid keeping a close eye on the situation.