Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club in a shock move.
The 15-year-old was recently labelled a 'generational talent' by Man United legend Ryan Giggs, who urged the club to keep him around.
However, just five days after scoring a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut for the Red Devils' U21s, he wants to quit.
The teenage sensation has sent a formal notice to cancel his registration with the club.
He wants to become a free agent and has not yet signed a professional deal at Old Trafford as he's not 16-years-old.
talkSPORT understands that Man United are still confident of resolving the issue with the young star.
The club are unclear what has prompted the surprise decision.
Gabriel was set to be included in Michael Carrick's first-team squad for their Carabao Cup tie against Brighton on Wednesday.
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