FC Barcelona wanted to put an end to rumors concerning JJ Gabriel. The young 15-year-old striker from Manchester United is in the sights of several European leaders, but Deco assures that the Catalan club is not one of the contenders. “ There’s nothing to say about this boy “, declared the Barcelona sporting director at a press conference, recognizing that it was usual to see young talents associated with Barça. “ We are not interested in a player in his situation. I’m not sure what’s going on, or if he’s still a Manchester United player. We are not involved “, he insisted, clearly closing the door to a possible Catalan offensive.
The denial comes at a time when Gabriel’s future arouses much desire. The player has informed Manchester United that he wishes to leave the club, where he has played since the age of 11, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG are announced among the interested teams. His situation has also become tense in recent weeks as he has no longer trained with United since his Youth League hat-trick on September 10. While his contract comes to an end at the end of the season, the matter could evolve after he turns 16, which he will celebrate on October 6. For Barça, Deco nevertheless prefers to stay away: “ talking about young teenage players is none of our business. »
