JJ-Gabriel has made headlines by expressing his desire to leave Manchester United. The Mail reports that Gabriel's departure has shocked everyone at Manchester United, and the club is struggling to understand his reasons. The club had even planned to give him his first-team debut this week, following his hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League last week. After that match, Adam Laurence, Manchester United's Academy Director, confirmed that everyone around the teenage prospect genuinely cares about his future.

Less than a week after the 15-year-old scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League against Saba FK and became Manchester United's youngest player ever to achieve that feat, Gabriel informed senior club officials of his wish to leave.

The Mail understands that Manchester United's executives were shocked by the departure request. He has regularly attended first-team training and is considered a key prospect for the club's future development. The club is unsure what prompted this decision.

It is understood that Gabriel was originally scheduled to be included in Carrick's squad for Wednesday's League Cup match against Brighton, but that plan is now on hold.

This situation represents a significant test of Manchester United's management capabilities, as the club cannot afford to lose such a hugely talented prospect in European football.

Last summer, Gabriel previously expressed a desire to leave, and Football Director Jason Wilcox and Head of Negotiations Matt Hargreaves intervened, persuading him to stay and mapping out a development plan for him to become Manchester United's youngest first-team player in history.

Now, both will need to step in again, with Carrick also involved in discussions. This season, they have all closely monitored Gabriel's performances at Carrington. The 15-year-old regularly plays several years above his age group, representing the U21 team and performing brilliantly.

Sources within Manchester United believe the situation can still be resolved. Although the player has submitted a transfer request, the club cannot yet cancel his registration, as his current contract runs until the end of this season.

Gabriel's removal of all photos from his Instagram account and deletion of all content related to Manchester United has sparked external speculation.

Those close to the player quickly denied external claims about his dissatisfaction, but now the truth is emerging: underlying discontent has been building for some time. Barcelona has been courting him for years; as he holds an Irish passport, he can leave the UK and play in other European leagues when he turns 16.

Just days after his UEFA Youth League hat-trick, Adam Laurence, head coach of the U19 and U21 teams, discussed coaching Gabriel.

"I think my main job is not to destroy this talent," Laurence said.

"When you have a child like JJ with such special ability and other young players, you don't want to hinder their imagination and creativity. My approach is to organize the team in a way that allows talented players to express themselves and showcase their abilities freely at the right time.

Of course, the game can't always be played as freely as desired. He's still improving in areas like movement off the ball and high pressing, but when it comes to ball handling in attack and linking with teammates, he's in excellent form.

Looking at today's game, his thinking is clear, and he's working hard to make the right decisions.

Coaching him is rewarding but also challenging—good players push coaches to develop. When working with talented players, you need to find the right way to help them continue growing. Of course, there are many other areas for improvement, but his overall condition is really very good."

This departure request has shocked everyone at Manchester United. Gabriel's talent is highly valued, and his wish to leave represents a major blow to the club.

When asked about the people advising the player, Laurence confirmed that everyone around this young prospect genuinely cares about his future.

"Everyone around JJ is very positive about him," Laurence added.

"This applies from senior club officials down to grassroots staff. He's been with Manchester United for a long time and has built strong relationships with teammates and staff.

The passage of time has also played a positive role. At this stage, our focus is on competition and his training plan, to ensure he gets plenty of opportunities to train at different competitive levels. Of course, we're not perfect, but we've thought hard about this, so it's good to see him enjoying football and in good form."

However, these remarks are unlikely to satisfy the fans.

Gabriel is determined to find another path, even though the club had planned to give him his first-team debut this week.

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