JJ Gabriel decides to join Barcelona

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JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old forward from Manchester United, continues to have an unresolved future after requesting to leave the English club and move to Castelldefels to continue training. The transfer market of Barcelona is once again linked to his possible destination, although Deco denied Barcelona's interest on September 24.

JJ Gabriel keeps the door open for Barcelona

JJ Gabriel informed Manchester United in September of his intention to cancel his registration with the club. The English club can oppose the request and, if there is no agreement between the parties, the case could end up before the Premier League.

The scenario could change on October 6, when the player turns 16 years old. From that date, he will be able to sign a development contract, while a professional contract cannot be signed until he is 17 years old.

Barcelona is among the clubs linked to Gabriel since he requested to leave, along with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG. In September, TEAMtalk reported contacts with Barça and Madrid, although Deco's public stance has been different.

His stay in Castelldefels is now the main factor bringing Barcelona back into the news from England. Gabriel has not been attending Carrington for several weeks and is working individually with a private coach to maintain his training.

🚨🔴 JJ GABRIEL UPDATE:

Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel is continuing individual training with a private coach in Barcelona as he keeps himself fit. 🇪🇸

The 15-year-old has now been away from training at Carrington for almost three weeks.

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— MUFC Daily Report (@UnitedReportHQ) October 2, 2026

Manchester United faces a decision before October 6

Manchester United has Gabriel registered and may contest the player's requested cancellation. Premier League rules state that the release of a young player requires the agreement of the club, the player, and his father, mother, or guardian, unless there is a binding league decision.

Gabriel's performance explains much of the attention around the case. During the last season, he scored 26 goals in 29 matches with United's youth teams and was awarded the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year. Additionally, in September, he netted a hat-trick in his UEFA Youth League debut against Sabah.

Gabriel had also trained with Michael Carrick's first team and played in the friendly against Atletico Madrid on August 1. His situation changed after not being included in the Champions League squad and expressing his desire to leave the club.

Ali Barat plays a key role in JJ Gabriel's future

Agent Ali Barat was granted permission by the English FA to represent minors on September 15, the same day Gabriel's request to leave Manchester United surfaced. His agency, Epic Sports, is linked to the process while the player still awaits a confirmed destination.

Barcelona will need to define its stance if Gabriel becomes available after October 6, as Deco's latest public statement rules out a deal at this moment. For Manchester United, that day marks the next phase of the case and could decide whether they retain the player or face his departure.

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