JJ Gabriel
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JJ Gabriel, one of Manchester United’s most promising prospects, made his Under-18 debut this season, drawing attention to the team’s junior programme once again.
The 14-year-old, who is still a few years away from being able to sign a professional deal, is the youngest player to ever play for the Under-18 team, showcasing his potential.
Even though Gabriel is only 14 years old—his birthday is in October—he is already causing others to pay notice.
With a poise in front of goal that belies his age, his superb footwork and offensive flair have already earned him comparisons to eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
Gabriel didn’t have to wait long to make his debut for the team after being promoted to the Under-18s shortly after turning 14.
The elite of Europe are anxiously observing JJ Gabriel, as is to be anticipated given his talent.
The gifted talent is attracting interest from elite teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
However, now the Red Devils have received a major boost regarding his future.
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As per Nathan Salt via X, JJ Gabriel has committed to stay at Manchester United.
The tweet also states that the 14-year-old looked set to leave this summer before a crucial intervention from Jason Wilcox and Matt Hargreaves.
Key meetings in the past week swung it.
Gabriel’s U18 debut was unquestionably a momentous occasion, even though the team will surely exercise caution to control his development and prevent fatigue.
From the Class of ’92 to more recent graduates like Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo, the Red Devils have traditionally taken pride in developing youthful talent.
Gabriel has a long way to go before he can be considered for Ruben Amorim’s first team, but if he keeps up his current level of play, he might be able to contribute to United’s future squads.
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