The air at Carrington Training Centre was sharp and still.But inside Mateo González, things moved fast.
Faster than ever.
📬 A LETTER FROM GERMANY
It was sitting in his locker when he arrived.
Elegant. Silver seal.Deutscher Fußball-Bund.
He read the first line out loud.
"You are hereby called up to the German Senior National Team for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Colombia."
He let out a slow breath.
Senior squad.No turning back now.
🧠 SYSTEM NOTIFICATION
🏆 National Team Status Updated: GERMANY — Senior Selection
🎯 Quest Unlocked: First Cap Incoming
📦 Reward: Tactical Upgrade Box (Mid-tier)
🌍 Global Standing +5
💬 Note: Legacy Path now branching — future tournament eligibility (EURO 2028)
📰 HEADLINES ACROSS THE WORLD
Kicker (Germany):
"Mateo González: The Future of Die Mannschaft Is Now"
The Guardian (UK):
"German Machine Reloads — González Joins the Big League"
Clarín (Argentina):
"El hijo pródigo de Rosario brilla en Europa... pero con otra camiseta"
Mateo didn't reply.Didn't post.
He was locked in.
⚔️ CLUB LEVEL: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TIME
Meanwhile, at Manchester United, preparations were heating up for the Round of 16.
Manchester United vs Paris Saint-Germain
This wasn't the PSG of old.Mbappé had moved to Real Madrid. Neymar was in MLS. Messi had retired.
But Paris was still terrifying.
They had just come off a run to the Champions League Final in 2025, losing narrowly to Inter de Milan.
Now, they were back—faster, younger, and more cohesive than ever.
🔥 PSG CURRENT KEY PLAYERS (2026 TEMPLATE)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – the wall. Still world-class.
Achraf Hakimi – relentless on the right. Always a threat.
Lucas Hernández – experienced, physical defender.
Warren Zaïre-Emery – now their captain at 20. Engine of the midfield.
Bradley Barcola – one of Europe's deadliest wide men.
Marco Asensio – experienced and calm in key moments.
Randal Kolo Muani – explosive, unpredictable, and clinical.
Lee Kang-in – their creative pulse.
And their new wonder signing:
Gabriel Moscardo, the Brazilian holding midfielder drawing comparisons to Casemiro.
PSG were managed by Thiago Motta — once a midfield maestro, now building a pressing unit with elegance and fire.
💬 AMORIM'S BRIEFING
Coach Rúben Amorim was direct.
"You think PSG got weaker without Mbappé?They became harder to read. And they play with nothing to lose."
He looked straight at Mateo.
"They'll try to force chaos.You… you give us rhythm."
Mateo nodded.
No nerves. No smirk.
Just hunger.
📱 PRIVATE WORDS
After training, Amorim pulled Mateo aside.
"You're not the spark anymore, González.Now you're the anchor."
"I'll hold them, coach," he said."And I'll break them."
🧠 SYSTEM STATUS OVERVIEW
🧩 Condition:
– Physical: ★★★★★– Mental Focus: High– Tactical Calibration: Synced– Stress Management: Stable
📈 Performance in this match will directly influence Golden Boy & UEFA Best Young Player standings
That night, Mateo sat on the couch with Klara, her head on his shoulder, watching the 2025 Champions League final replay.
PSG had lost — but they hadn't looked like losers.
They looked dangerous.Like they'd be back.
Now, he would be waiting for them.
At Old Trafford.In red.In control.