The JJ Gabriel saga added a new chapter after the teenager reportedly turned down an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, making Real Madrid the undisputed favorites to land Manchester United’s disgruntled wonderkid.
You might have never heard of him or much less seen him play, but the 2010-born Gabriel is viewed as a superstar in the making. Manchester United thought they had one of the most exciting talents in the world rising through their ranks, but back in September, Gabriel and his camp formally asked the Red Devils to terminate his contract with the club.
“Broken promises” regarding first-team minutes, as well as issues between the 16-year-old’s family and the club reportedly led to the request. Although United offered him a scholarship contract that prevents Gabriel from leaving for free, his future appears destined to be away from Old Trafford.
Some of the biggest clubs in the world were instantly linked with last season’s U-18 Premier League Player of the Year.…