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Manchester United has faced uncertainty regarding their 15-year-old player JJ Gabriel, also known as Kid Messi, who requested to be deregistered from the club. This followed his family's disappointment over a lack of first-team opportunities despite being included in the Carabao Cup squad earlier this month. Several clubs are interested in signing Gabriel, but United has not yet held talks with any potential suitors and continues to attempt reconciliation with Gabriel’s family. Carrick stressed the importance of prioritizing Gabriel’s welfare during interviews, highlighting the need for a cautious approach due to his young age.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-05,
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Story summary
In a surprising turn of events, 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, known as "Kid Messi," requested to be deregistered from Manchester United, allowing him to leave as a free agent. The teenager's family is reportedly unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities despite being part of the matchday squad for the Carabao Cup defeat against Brighton. Several clubs are interested in signing Gabriel, but confusion surrounds his future after United released its official team photo, which was taken before Gabriel made his transfer request. The club has tried to resolve issues with his parents without success and hasn't held talks with other teams regarding the situation. Gabriel's family had also requested that he play at least 20 minutes in four United matches before the international break.
Written for “JJ Gabriel Transfer News” on 2026-10-05,
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Standard Sport reported last month that the 15-year-old wonderkid Gabriel, nicknamed Kid Messi, had made a shock request to be deregistered by United, a move which would allow him to leave the club as a free agent.
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him → report → agent
It is said his family are disappointed by his lack of first-team opportunities, despite the fact he had been set to appear in the matchday squad for United’s Carabao Cup defeat by Brighton the same week.
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he → say → Brighton
A number of clubs are said to be keen to take him on, but further confusion has been thrown on his future after United released its official team photo for the season.
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United → say → season
The photo was reportedly taken before Gabriel lodged his transfer request, and, in the weeks since, multiple attempts from the club to settle differences with his parents have proven unsuccessful.
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attempts → take → parents
United are yet to hold talks with another club regarding his situation.
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United → hold → situation
Sky’s report also claims Gabriel’s family had requested that he play at least 20 minutes in four United matches ahead of the international break, against Sabah in the Champions League, Brighton in the Carabao Cup, and Bournemouth in the Premier League.
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he → claim → League
Speaking in September, Carrick urged United to handle Gabriel’s situation with care, pointing out the club has a duty of care to the 15-year-old.
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club → speak → old
"We have to be a little bit careful on that one,” he told Sky Sports.
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“The situation is what it is, but we have to be careful about the exposure and how much we jump on that.”
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