30 days.
That's how long it had been since Mateo called Eric Cantona.Since he stepped away from routine drills…and into something deeper.
🥋 THE CANTONA EFFECT
Cantona's training was unlike anything Mateo had ever done.
Sessions happened in silence.
Some drills were psychological, not physical.
He learned to feel the tempo of a match before touching the ball.
He studied how to command space without sprinting, and how to slow down to create danger.
Mateo trained with the same hunger he had at fifteen.But this time, it was smarter. Sharper.
Even the system acknowledged it.
🧠 SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS (Month Summary)
✅ Skill Unlocked: Spatial Mastery I→ Improves off-ball movement, deception, and tempo control
✅ Passive Trait Progress: King's Eye (25%)
🏃♂️ Stamina Recovery Efficiency +5%📊 Vision Stat increased to 84🎖 Tactical Awareness: +2
⚽ MATCHES & PERFORMANCES
During this month, Manchester United played 4 Premier League matches, 2 FA Cup rounds, and 1 Champions League fixture.
Mateo's Stats:
6 appearances (1 match rested)
4 goals
5 assists
2 "Player of the Match" awards
Countless viral clips of "The Calm Kill" — fans' nickname for his new, composed style
Key headlines included:
"González Evolves: Slower, Smarter, More Dangerous"
"From Wonderkid to Orchestrator"
"Cantona's Touch?" (Speculation about his secret mentor)
💍 PERSONAL LIFE
Klara's pregnancy had entered its second trimester.
Mateo accompanied her to every checkup.
At home, they lived quieter than before.
Mateo spent less time online. Less time doing interviews.And more time thinking long-term.
🔮 UPCOMING EVENTS
Over the next few weeks:
Champions League Round of 16 draw — United would face Paris Saint-Germain.– A rematch against big stars. Pressure. Legacy.
Premier League Top 3 battle — a match against Arsenal, with both teams nearly tied in points.
International Call-Up Incoming — Germany's senior team had been in contact. A friendly series before Euro 2028 qualifiers.
UEFA Golden Boy Ceremony — Mateo was officially nominated.
And quietly, in the system…
📦 Mysterious Legacy Box – Locked (Unlocks at Child's Birth)
🧠 Mateo's Thoughts
That night, lying in bed next to Klara, Mateo stared at the ceiling.
A month ago, he'd been overwhelmed.
Now?
He wasn't less emotional.
He was just sharper.
More aware of what was coming.
Not just defenders.But life.Responsibility.Legacy.
"I'm not just playing to prove something anymore," he thought.
"I'm playing to build something that lasts."