JJ Gabriel and his Man United exit: 2026/27 squad photo but exit still expected

JJ Gabriel, the Manchester United winger (15), is still expected to leave despite featuring in the club’s squad photo for the 2026/27 season. Sky Sports reports the picture was taken on September 8, when he was still at the club and expected to be part of the first-team set-up.

Request came soon after

Just days later, Gabriel and his family submitted a formal request to leave. Even so, he remains registered to United, and the club has tried multiple times to resolve the situation, with his age and duty of care being a key factor—but no progress has been made.

Big European interest

Gabriel’s camp has drawn attention from Europe’s biggest clubs. Talks have taken place with Barcelona and Real Madrid, while PSG and Bayern Munich are also linked with the young attacking talent. United, for their part, believe they’ve shown a clear pathway while protecting his long-term development.