The car ride to the airport was a mix of emotions.
Leon sat beside his mom, who was beaming with excitement. leaving Aston Villa, for a new adventure in Italy.
"Are you sure you have everything, dear?" his mom asked, checking her handbag for the tenth time.
"Yes, Mom, for the fifth time, everything's packed!" Leon laughed. He felt a pang of nostalgia for his old life, for the familiar streets of Birmingham, but the excitement for Milan was overwhelming.
They arrived at the airport, a bustling hub of international travel. Leon, now a seasoned traveler, navigated through the crowds with ease. His Facelook followers, he'd noticed, had now crossed the 2.5 million mark. It was surreal.
The flight to Milan was smooth. Leon spent most of it reviewing tactical videos of Inter Milan, analyzing their players' 'Current' ratings, trying to understand their style of play under Cristian Chivu. He was ready to hit the ground running.
