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Bellingham Helps Real Madrid Beat Barcelona and PSG to Sign Manchester United Wonderkid JJ Gabriel

Bellingham Helps Real Madrid Beat Barcelona and PSG to Sign Manchester United Wonderkid JJ Gabriel
International Transfers · 05:36:28 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Real Madrid have secured the signing of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, with Jude Bellingham reportedly playing a key role in convincing the youngster to choose the Spanish giants over rivals Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

According to a report from GOAL.com published on November 6, 2026, Bellingham's influence helped Real Madrid win the race for the highly rated talent. The 18-year-old Gabriel, who has been on the radar of several top European clubs, is expected to join Real Madrid's youth setup initially.

Neither Real Madrid nor Manchester United have officially confirmed the transfer, but sources indicate that a deal has been agreed in principle.

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