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'I want to win the Ballon d'Or': JJ Gabriel sets out his lofty ambitions as Man United wonderkid, 16, closes in on move to Real Madrid after quitting Red Devils
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16-year-old United academy prospect Gabriel hints at Real Madrid move in Spanish media interview.
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has suggested he is heading to Real Madrid, speaking to Spanish media about his ambitions. The 16-year-old wonderkid revealed his goal to win the Ballon d'Or as he dropped the clearest hint yet of a potential move away from Old Trafford. No fee or formal agreement has been announced.
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J. Andreou Gabriel
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Brazilian 16-year-old JJ Gabriel joins Real Madrid from Manchester United's academy and will play for Real Madrid Castilla.
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UK timesStrong15 reports from 10 outlets. First reported by Manchester Evening News, Fri 18:36. The 9 newest are listed here.
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- Fabrizio Romano
- RMC Sport
- Diario AS
- talkSPORT
- Manchester Evening News
- Evening Standard
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Wantaway Man United kid JJ Gabriel outlines Ballon d'Or ambition in Spanish media interviewtalkSPORT
- United's JJ Gabriel, 16, amid Madrid move talk: 'Dream to win a Ballon d'Or'ESPN
- My dream is to win Ballon d'Or - GabrielBBC Sport
- 'I want to win the Ballon d'Or': JJ Gabriel sets out his lofty ambitions as Man United wonderkid, 16, closes in on move to Real Madrid after quitting Red DevilsMailOnlineThis article
- JJ Gabriel takes swipe at club as he breaks silence on Man United exitManchester Evening News
4 more reports
- JJ Gabriel has set himself a huge target at Real MadridEvening Standard
- Real Madrid's plan to prepare for JJ Gabriel's arrival at 16RMC Sport
- One minute to excite the white fans: Real Madrid closely monitoring Manchester United's jewelDiario AS
- JJ Gabriel breaks silence on Man Utd exit with eight-word explanation for Real Madrid moveMirror
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