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Manchester United's 15-year-old JJ Gabriel requests registration cancellation as Real Madrid circle
September 17, 2026 at 09:00 AM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 3 hours
Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel has formally asked to cancel his registration, with Real Madrid leading European interest in the teenager.
- JJ Gabriel has sent Manchester United formal notice to cancel his registration with immediate effect, a request the club can challenge.
- Real Madrid are attempting to sign Gabriel immediately and place him in Castilla; Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also hold firm interest.
- Gabriel turns 16 on 6 October and holds an EU passport, which could allow a move to an EU club then, while United say his registration runs to season's end.
- Head coach Michael Carrick said the club must be "really careful" about the situation, citing Gabriel's welfare as a 15-year-old.