The JJ Gabriel saga is finally coming to an end, and things are clearer than ever after PSG said no.
JJ Gabriel is expected to wear white soon, according to reports from Spain, after the young star turned down a chance to join Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions.
The 16-year-old, seen as one of the best young players in the world, is ready to leave Manchester United after officially asking to leave right away. A big reason is that he hasn’t been getting enough time to play with the first team. The Daily Mail also says Gabriel wants to “learn from the best” to grow his skills.
Manchester United’s CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox have been talking with Gabriel’s family, but it looks like their efforts to keep him have not worked.
Since announcing his wish to leave, Gabriel has caught the attention of several clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona, but Real Madrid seems to be the most likely place for him. SPORT reports that things are pretty much settled, with Real Madrid being the only club ready to offer more than €10 million for a solid three-year deal.
The news is clearer than ever — Bayern was out from the beginning, and Barcelona didn’t want to get into a bidding war. Although PSG was seen as a top choice, Gabriel wasn’t convinced by their plans and prefers to play in Spain.
With PSG out, it looks like Gabriel will be wearing Real Madrid’s white jersey soon. The big battle between Barcelona and Madrid is over, with Madrid winning it.
Gabriel believes Spain is the perfect place to show off his talent quickly because it has everything he needs to develop.
What will the cost be? Sky Sport Germany says it will take a big financial package—more than €10-15 million including transfer fees and bonuses—to sign Gabriel. According to FIFA rules, if he moves abroad, Manchester United will get about £350,000 as compensation, according to The Guardian.