David Drinkwater lived his entire career as football's biggest joke.

Thirty seven years old, rejected by every major club, and called a "club whore" by fans across Europe, but at Wembley Stadium, in the rain, he finally proved them wrong.

Championship playoff final between Millwall and Norwich, and in the 90th minute, he scored the winning goal, then he died.

**[Ding. Ding.]**
**「Host found: David Drinkwater.」**
**「Synchronisation complete.」**

He opens his eyes in an eighteen year old body.

Demien Walter, a failed Fiorentina academy prospect and suicide attempt survivor with an overall rating of 48, no team, and no future, but David brought something impossible with him.

**[Ding.]**
**「Ultimate Gacha System activated.」**
**「Mission: Rise from nothing. Become the greatest footballer in history.」**

Training earns points while matches earn rewards, and achievements unlock legendary packs.

Every pack opening could change everything, whether through common stat boosts, rare techniques, or epic abilities, yet there's always the ultimate prize.

**[Ding.]**
**「Diamond Pack opened.」**
**「Congratulations. Andrea Pirlo — Regista Vision obtained. Passing +15. Vision +10. Legendary Trait unlocked: Deep-Lying Playmaker.」**

From trialist to conquering the football world, every pack, every point, and every impossible moment building toward football immortality.

They called him a failure once, and they called him wasted potential, but now, with forty years of wisdom in an eighteen year old body and a system that rewards every drop of sweat with power, David will rewrite football history.

One pack at a time.

**Some dreams get a second chance, and some legends get a second life, so this is his.**

Friday's training session started like the others, but there was a different energy in the air—something sharper, more focused.


When the team gathered after the warm-up, Gasperini stepped forward with his assistant beside him, and the conversations died down immediately.


"Listen up," Gasperini said, his voice carrying clearly across the group. "This Sunday we play our final pre-season friendly. Chelsea. Away at Stamford Bridge in London."


"Chelsea are in good form," Gasperini continued. "They'll press high, they'll be physical, and they'll test us in every phase. This is good preparation for the season ahead. We'll travel tomorrow, train lightly on Sunday morning, then play in the afternoon."


He gestured to his assistant, who held up a tablet displaying tactical formations.


Chapter 59 - Chapter 58: Chelsea Preparation [I]