{"id":11886,"date":"2026-11-07T14:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/my-dream-is-to-win-the-ballon-dor-real-madrid-bound-jj-gabriel-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:15:49","slug":"my-dream-is-to-win-the-ballon-dor-real-madrid-bound-jj-gabriel-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/my-dream-is-to-win-the-ballon-dor-real-madrid-bound-jj-gabriel-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018My dream is to win the Ballon d\u2019Or\u2019 \u2013 Real Madrid-bound JJ Gabriel – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel<\/a> has revealed his ambition to win the Ballon d\u2019Or<\/a> as speculation over a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid continues to gather pace.\n<\/p>\n

The 16-year-old remains registered with Manchester United but has been training independently in Spain after leaving the club and relocating with his family.\n<\/p>\n

Gabriel has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid, although no formal deal has been signed.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Real Madrid close in on Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

The forward was approached by Spanish newspaper Marca on Friday after a training session and presented with a copy featuring a front-page story about his expected move to Los Blancos.<\/p>\n

Read Also: Full list: Players with the most Men\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or wins in history<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

According to the publication, Gabriel responded in English: \u201cMy dream is to win a Ballon d\u2019Or.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Manchester United would be entitled to compensation if Gabriel leaves, although the amount is expected to be lower if he joins a club outside the Premier League.\n<\/p>\n

While no club-to-club negotiations have taken place, sources have told BBC Sport that Real Madrid have verbally agreed a deal with Gabriel and his representatives.\n<\/p>\n

The youngster, who scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut, has also secured a European Union passport, a development expected to make it easier for him to join a club outside England.<\/p>\n

Gabriel was named the Premier League\u2019s Under-18 Player of the Season last term, despite being only 14 when the campaign began.\n<\/p>\n

His potential departure would represent a significant setback for Manchester United\u2019s academy, which has invested in developing one of the club\u2019s most highly rated young prospects. His performances, including his UEFA Youth League debut hat-trick, have attracted attention from some of Europe\u2019s biggest clubs.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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