JJ Gabriel picks Real Madrid over Barcelona as move edges closer
JJ Gabriel says Real Madrid is the obvious choice over Barcelona, while Marca reports his move to the Spanish giants is close. Here is what he said.
JJ Gabriel has left no doubt about where his heart lies. Asked to choose between Spain's two biggest clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, he answered without hesitation: "Obviously, Real Madrid."
Marca: Real Madrid move is close His comments came as Spanish daily Marca splashed the story across its front page, reporting that Gabriel's transfer to Real Madrid is close to being completed. The player's reaction to the headline quickly caught attention. Holding a copy of Marca's front page, Gabriel smiled and asked: "Can I keep this newspaper with me?"
The light-hearted moment underlined how much a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu would mean to him. However, Real Madrid have yet to make any official announcement, and no details on contract terms or a signing date have been confirmed so far.
The Clasico rivalry spills into the transfer market The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona is never limited to the pitch. The two LaLiga giants regularly compete for the most promising talents, and Gabriel's blunt preference for Los Blancos will delight Madrid supporters while frustrating those on the Catalan side. All eyes now turn to whether the club confirms the deal in the coming days.
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