Gerrard warns Gabriel as Man Utd exit talk grows

A 15-year-old has told Manchester United he wants out — and a Liverpool legend has a blunt warning for him.

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What happened. JJ Gabriel has told Manchester United he wants to leave, asking for his registration to be cancelled, and has not played for any of their sides since. Steven Gerrard warned the teenager he would face the same challenges elsewhere.

• Gerrard said the youngster would hit identical challenges at United, Real Madrid or under Jose Mourinho
• United manager Michael Carrick called for restraint over the exposure on Gabriel
• Gabriel had been poised for his United debut in midweek before the news

“It's more about the welfare, the care and the attention of JJ as a child really.”

— Michael Carrick

United want the situation handled carefully while Real Madrid and Barcelona circle the teenager.

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