JJ Gabriel’s widely publicized desire to leave Manchester United reportedly stems from the club’s collective drop-off over the past decade, with the teenager and his representatives now intent on taking his talents to those clubs who are “far away” from the current level at Old Trafford.
That the future of a 15-year-old yet to make a senior appearance is even a topic of public discussions shows where United stand within the modern soccer landscape. It would be unthinkable for almost any player, whatever their age, to question whether Manchester United was the right place to be during the legendary reign of Sir Alex Ferguson. When Wayne Rooney tentatively offered that opinion from his status as one of the best players on the planet, Ferguson promptly reasserted his untouchable position of dominance.
