Carrick urges caution as United teen Gabriel seeks exit

Manchester United's brightest academy talent has asked to leave, prompting his boss to call for calm.

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What happened. JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old Manchester United academy prospect, lodged a request to be de-registered by the club before their Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. United are understood to have been taken aback by the request.

• Gabriel was reportedly in line for a senior debut against Brighton before asking to leave.
• Michael Carrick said the situation must be handled carefully given Gabriel's age.
• The request has made headlines due to the teenager's significant potential.

“We have to be a little bit careful on that one. He's a 15-year”

— Michael Carrick

United must now decide how to respond to a request that could see them lose one of their most promising academy players.

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