Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has reportedly been told that he will train with Ruben Amorim's first-team squad during stages of the 2025-26 campaign.
The 14-year-old was linked with a number of clubs over the summer, but he has committed his future to Man United.
The attacker was incredibly named in the starting side against Everton in the Under-18s Premier League on Saturday, and he excelled in the fixture despite his age.
According to BBC Sport, senior Man United head coach Amorim is aware of JJ Gabriel's immense talent, and the youngster has been informed that he will train with the first team during the current season.
The attacker, who was in the Old Trafford directors' box for Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal, has been compared to both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar due to his style of play.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on May 30, 2025
Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel will allegedly train with the first team this season
JJ Gabriel scored twice in a 13-1 victory for Man United Under-18s against Leeds United in April, and it is believed that both Barcelona and Real Madrid tried to sign him before a new deal was agreed with the Red Devils.
Man United's director of football Jason Wilcox and head of recruitment Matt Hargreaves have allegedly both played vital roles in JJ Gabriel deciding to remain at Old Trafford.
Darren Fletcher, who is currently the Under-18s manager at Man United, recently discussed JJ Gabriel, in addition to 15-year-old Kai Rooney - son of the legendary Wayne Rooney.
“It’s important we let them develop,” Fletcher told Man United's official media.
“They’ve got loads of development to do, but they’re sponges. They want to learn. They’re young boys who just enjoy football. They take on the information, we’re trying to give them a platform on which to express themselves.
Manchester United Under-18s manager Darren Fletcher on March 5, 2025
Fletcher is guiding JJ Gabriel in his role as Under-18s manager
“And we have to recognise their age as well. We don’t want them to grow up too quickly. Let them just develop. It’s difficult when they’re on TV, but that’s part of the game and the modern world.
“We don’t want to hold anybody back. If you’re performing, you’re going to get rewards for it. They’ve played because they deserve it, and they’ve shown they can compete and fight at this level.
“We believe in a variety of experiences, so it’s important they play at their own age group, and it’s important they get tested [at this level] and they find things tough.”
JJ Gabriel will not be able to feature for Man United in the FA Youth Cup this season due to his age.
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