Real Madrid close to signing JJ Gabriel, Man United's gem
Also wanted by Barcelona, the 16-year-old attacking midfielder who joined United's academy at 11 could seal his move in the coming days.
Real Madrid are very close to announcing JJ Gabriel, the 16-year-old attacking midfielder from Manchester United and one of the most sought-after prospects of his generation. He joined Old Trafford's academy at 11, after time in the youth setups of Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham and Queens Park Rangers.
Barcelona were also interested in the player, and he has already broken precocity records at United: at 14 he signed a Nike deal that beat the one Neymar had at the same age. According to Mundo Deportivo, the coming days will be decisive to close the agreement, and the player reportedly is already training in Madrid while the final details are settled.
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