Barcelona has made an official contract proposal to JJ Gabriel, offering the 16-year-old a three-year agreement for roughly €2 million in salary and bonuses, according to SPORT.

It should be noted that Real Madrid remains in pole position to recruit the highly regarded teenager, with the Catalan club still attempting to persuade him to select their project.

Gabriel is presently training in Castelldefels, near Barcelona, as he considers his future move.

With his family and agency anticipated to reveal his decision soon, the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is reaching a critical point.

Notably, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also interested, although the two Spanish clubs are seen to have the upper hand in the fight for the young English talent.

Barcelona made an official contract proposal to JJ Gabriel

Barcelona’s offer includes a three-year contract with a salary of almost €2 million, plus further bonuses.

The proposal comes after weeks of rumors and negotiations about Gabriel’s future, however the exact conditions and the club’s negotiating position are still being reported by the outlets covering the operation.

As a result, Deco has previously disputed that Barcelona is trying to sign Gabriel.

The club claims that his representative, Ali Barat, outlined the player’s predicament during a European tour to gage interest from major clubs.

Nonetheless, the formal offer signals that Barcelona is being associated with a specific proposal as the competition heats up.

Real Madrid leads the race, while Gabriel considers his next club

Real Madrid are presently regarded the favorites to sign Gabriel, having agreed the financial and sporting terms conveyed by the player’s representatives.

Madrid’s proposed operation is anticipated to cost €10 million, which includes a three-year contract, family-related bonuses, agency fees, and performance-based incentives.

That number is far lower than the approximately €2 million compensation reported for Barcelona’s offer, which includes additional components of the whole package.

Gabriel’s representatives have consistently stated their desire for Barcelona if the club can meet the family’s minimum sporting and financial conditions.

That leaves the Catalans with a chance to challenge Madrid, however the terms indicate that the rivalry will most likely be determined on financial considerations.