We live in a world where even 16-year-old footballers, who have achieved nothing yet, are on the front pages of the world’s sports portals. JJ Gabriel is one of those players. Manchester United’s teenage sensation ‘shocked’ the world when he asked to leave his current club, unsatisfied with his role and a lack of first-team opportunities. The club tried all they could do to ensure that Gabriel will get the best possible option to thrive at United, but the appetites were just too big for this kid. According to Sky Sports, Gabriel and his family requested he feature for at least 20 minutes against Sabah in the Champions League, Brighton in the FA Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League on October 25. This was all before beginning negotiations around a scholarship contract to secure his future at the club.##LINKED_NEWS_69028##For now, Gabriel is not training in the club and big teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are lurking in the background. To this point, no club-to-club contact has been made regarding the availability of JJ Gabriel. Sky Sports News has been told if a European club tries to lure him away through a FIFA loophole, United will consider legal action. But their sister TV, Sky Sports Deutschland have a story about Gabriel’s contact with Bayern Munich. The Bavarians are very interested in the player, but apart from the first-team chances, it seems that his parents and an agent want a big check. According to Sky Sports Deutschland, the talk is of a salary in the single-digit millions and a hefty signing-on fee. The player turned 16 today and is planning to get Cypriot citizenship (through his mother). An EU passport would be a prerequisite for a move to a European club – perhaps even in the upcoming winter transfer window. At least that would be possible from January onwards – essentially a free transfer – and is planned by Gabriel and his entourage. Otherwise, the highly talented player would have to wait until he turns 18.17:00: (1.70) Pyramids (3.45) Olympic El Qanah (4.90)
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