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Top 10 highest-paid teenagers in world football as JJ Gabriel’s huge wage demands emerge

The top teenage footballers in the world are earning eye-popping sums as JJ Gabriel's camp name their price

By Mark Whiley · Manchester Evening News

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:30 AM

Key Things to Know

JJ Gabriel's salary demands of at least £1 million annually would place him among football's highest-paid teenagers.
Manchester United have rejected the 16-year-old's request to be de-registered, but he could potentially use a FIFA loophole.
Bayern Munich are reportedly reluctant to meet Gabriel's wage demands, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested.

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Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly requested to leave the club and is seeking at least £1 million per year in salary. United have refused his de-registration request, but the 16-year-old could use an EU passport and a FIFA loophole to sign with European sides such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Bayern Munich.

Gabriel's salary demands would position him among the world's best-paid teenage footballers. The list of top-earning teenagers includes Arsenal's Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri, Chelsea's Geovany Quenda and Estevao Willian, Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono and Yan Diomande, and Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.

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