Journalist Alan Nixon has predicted that 14-year-old Manchester United sensation JJ Gabriel will become their youngest-ever player and perhaps make his debut the following season.
David Gaskell is now United’s youngest player ever, and he has held the record since 1956, when he joined the team at the age of 16 years and 19 days. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils’ reputation for providing young talent with opportunity is ever surpassed.
JJ Gabriel is a player who is attracting interest from the media at the moment, despite being just 14 years old. He’s already making an impact at U18 level, with some of the biggest brands in the world fighting to collaborate with the starlet.
JJ Gabriel Tipped to Make Debut Soon
According to a report by Alan Nixon, United sources are predicting that Gabriel will become the team’s youngest player ever. The academy is already talking about the 14-year-old, who will turn 15 in October, and they are debating how to manage his career.
Despite his ‘crazy’ results at the academy, he recently inked a long-term contract with Nike. It appears that he might make his debut the following season, possibly in a cup competition, which would set a new record for United.
Gabriel doesn’t seem likely to be a fixture in the senior squad next season, and putting too much pressure on him at such a young age could be bad for his career. It’s crucial that the club treats him well, and it’s heartening to learn that talks are already taking place to make sure they do so.
Although it can’t be very helpful, media attention at the age of 14 is normal when a player is already displaying extraordinary potential in the youth setup. Early in the season, Gabriel was elevated to the U18 team after being given special treatment at their Carrington training facility.
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