JJ Gabriel: No reconciliation in sight for rift with Manchester United
JJ Gabriel's rift with Manchester United continues as he features in team photos despite his intent to leave the club. The dispute reportedly escalated after he was excluded from a Champions League match, leading to interest from major European teams.
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This case illustrates the high-stakes nature of youth development in elite sports and the challenges clubs face in retaining young prospects.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, JJ Gabriel celebrates scoring his hat-trick for Manchester United in their Uefa Youth League game against Sabah FK at Leigh Sports Village on 10 September
JJ Gabriel has been included in Manchester United's official team photo for this season but there remains no hint of a reconciliation with the club as new details of his efforts to leave Old Trafford emerge.
The teenage forward - who turns 16 on Tuesday - features in the photographs that were released on Monday.
It is understood the pictures were taken on 8 September - two days before he played his final game for the club and informed them of his intention to leave.
It is virtually certain his next involvement in a United game will be as an opposition player.
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