Lukas, understanding the magnitude of the moment, had quietly stepped out to give Mateo privacy for his phone conversation. When he returned, he carried two bottles of sparkling water and wore a grin that stretched from ear to ear.
"We need to celebrate," he announced. "This is the biggest news in German football since... well, since you arrived here! My brother is going to be so jealous. He's been capped for Poland, but he never got called up at sixteen!"
The evening that followed was a blur of phone calls, messages, and preparations. Klopp called personally to offer his congratulations and support, emphasizing that Dortmund would handle all the logistics to ensure Mateo could join the Spanish camp without any complications.
