The car exploded with laughter.
"You're unbelievable," João said.
Lukas shrugged.
"Think about it," he said calmly. "First professional start. Full 90 minutes. Winning play."
He paused.
"When you become a world-class defender one day, that jersey will be worth a lot of money."
Ruben leaned forward again.
"I'll buy it!"
Joanna laughed. "You don't even have money."
"I have birthday money!"
Lukas nodded approvingly. "See? Market demand already."
João shook his head, laughing.
"You're shameless."
Lukas leaned back comfortably in his seat.
"Just make sure you sign it."
João turned back toward the windshield, still smiling.
"We'll see."
But the grin on his face made it clear he was already planning to give it to him.
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