Two weeks after the legendary debut.
Life was no longer surreal.But it was still moving faster than ever.
๐ A Home for Two
After the whirlwind media storm that followed his debut, Mateo's mother and Klara's parents had stayed with them briefly in Manchester.It was a strange yet warm arrangement โ a blend of gratitude, awkward silences, and shared breakfasts.
But as the days passed and the attention calmed, the families decided to return to Germany, letting the young couple begin their life together in peace.
"We trust you both," Klara's father had said at the airport,though his look at Mateo held just enough weight to last months.
๐ค๏ธ Finding Balance
Now, the house was quieter.
More natural.
Klara took over the kitchen like she owned it,and Mateo finally had a reason to learn how to do laundry properlyโor at least pretend to.
They shared long nights reviewing match footage, laughing at internet memes of his debut,and trading emotional support during tough training days.
There was comfort.There was rhythm.
And most of allโthere was purpose.
โฝ The Football Grind Returns
In these past two weeks, Manchester United had played three matches:
๐ FA Cup โ Third Round
A gritty battle against Sheffield United, where Mateo played the first 60 minutes before being subbed. The Red Devils won 2โ0.
๐ Premier League โ Matchday 2
Against Brentford, Mateo scored one and assisted another in a clinical 3โ1 win.
๐ Premier League โ Matchday 3
Against Leeds United, he was marked tightly but still managed an assist with a whipped cross that Garnacho buried. Final score: 1โ1 draw.
His stats were piling up.But more importantlyโso was his understanding of the Premier League rhythm.
Every team fought.Every pitch was different.Every defender hungry to humble the new star.
๐ง System Commentary
๐งฉ "Adaptation Phase: Stable"
โ Fatigue Warning: Slight Mental Exhaustion Detected
Suggestion: Integrate minor rest periods in next training cycle.
Mateo ignored the alert.
He wasn't here to rest.
๐ The Next Challenge
Back at Carrington, the mood was shifting.
Coach Rรบben Amorim stood before the squad after training,holding a clipboard with a focused expression.
"We rotate. But we do not relax.The Carabao Cup begins tomorrow."
The screen behind him lit up:
Carabao Cup โ Round 2Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest
It wasn't a high-stakes match.But Mateo understood:
Consistency is what builds empires.