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“Believe it or not…”: Ryan Giggs makes passionate Max Dowman plea to JJ Gabriel

As JJ Gabriel closes in on a switch to Real Madrid, Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs has made a passionate Max Dowman plea to the youngster.

By Derick Kinoti · The Peoples Person

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Ryan Giggs urged teenager JJ Gabriel to stay at Manchester United, citing Arsenal prospect Max Dowman's patience.
Gabriel is reportedly close to completing a permanent transfer to Real Madrid after requesting to leave United in September.
Manchester United will reportedly receive only training compensation when Gabriel joins Real Madrid on January 1.

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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has urged 16-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel to remain patient and stay at the club, comparing his career path to Arsenal youngster Max Dowman. Giggs spoke out on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast amid reports that Gabriel is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Real Madrid.

Gabriel requested to leave Manchester United in September and has not trained with the team since, pursuing immediate first-team football. Journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Gabriel reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid on a permanent move planned for January 1, with United receiving only training compensation.

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“Believe it or not…”: Ryan Giggs makes passionate Max Dowman plea to JJ Gabriel

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