Report: JJ Gabriel reaches verbal agreement with Real Madrid over 2027 move
Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel, 16, has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid in 2027, according to a report citing Sky Sports. The Spanish club is seeking to complete the deal in January, while Gabriel remains registered with United’s academy until the end of the season and no transfer has yet been finalised.
Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel, 16, has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid in 2027, according to a report citing Sky Sports. The Spanish club is seeking to complete the deal in January, while Gabriel remains registered with United’s academy until the end of the season and his transfer has not yet been finalised.
Real Madrid have moved ahead of clubs that had shown interest in Gabriel, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. The possibility of his departure followed a dispute over his development and involvement with the first team. The player and his representatives asked for his registration to be cancelled in September, but United rejected the request, and he has not played for the club since that month.
The report says a potential move abroad could be based on his eligibility to obtain a European passport through his parents, subject to compliance with rules on the transfer of minors. It also says Manchester United may consider legal options if the player leaves, but that this is not a major concern for his camp, according to the report.