Early Morning – Practice at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper
The training session started like any other. Drills. Pressure. Movement. But something felt different.
Coach Rafa Márquez was watching Luca more closely today—his eyes tracking every pass, every turn. When Luca burst through a tight space during a rondo, slipping a pass through two defenders with the outside of his foot, the coach whistled.
"Luca! Come see me after," Rafa called.
Luca gave a quick nod, heart beginning to race. The tone wasn't sharp—it was intentional. He'd felt it. Something was coming.
Training Intensity – On Fire Again
The rest of the session was electric.
In a tactical game scenario, Luca positioned himself perfectly between the lines, receiving from Unai, flicking to Ángel, and sprinting forward for the return ball.He sent in a low cross to Darvich, who smashed it into the net.
"¡Vamos, Luca!" Darvich shouted. "You're on another level, man."
Even the older players started deferring to him—looking for him to control the tempo.
The whistle blew again.
"Alright! Showers! Except… Luca," Rafa called, arms crossed. "Office. Now."
Coach's Office – The Dream Becomes Real
Rafa's office was modern, the walls lined with tactics boards, notes, and a photo of him in his playing days. Luca sat across from him, trying to hide the adrenaline racing through his veins.
Then the door opened again—and in walked Manuel, Luca's dad.
"Hope you don't mind," Rafa said. "Thought this might be a good moment to share."
Manuel looked confused for a beat, then turned to Luca.
"Why am I here?"
Rafa smiled and turned his screen around—on it, a contract bearing the crest of Futbol Club Barcelona.
"We want to sign your son. Officially."
Luca blinked. "You mean—?"
"You're in, Luca. Full promotion to Barcelona B. You've earned it."
He pushed the papers forward.
Contract Details:
Length: 3 years
Wage: €4,000 per month (with performance bonuses)
Bonus: +€500 per goal / +€300 per assist
Clause: Eligible for call-up to First Team for Copa del Rey fixtures and mid-season friendlies.
Manuel looked at the numbers, then at his son. He didn't say anything at first. He just hugged him.
"Proud doesn't even cover it," he whispered.
Luca signed.
With a single stroke of a pen, everything changed.
Post-Meeting – The Invitation
As they exited the office, Rafa clapped a hand on Luca's shoulder.
"Also—friendly matches against Villarreal B and Racing de Santander coming up. You're in the squad."
"Starting?" Luca asked.
"Maybe," Rafa smirked. "Depends how you train tomorrow."
Later That Day – A Walk With Dad
They walked back home slowly. Manuel kept glancing at Luca like he still couldn't believe what had happened.
"When you were little," he said, "you always said you'd wear the Barça badge. Now it's real."
"It's just the start," Luca said. "I'm not done."
"I know," his dad replied. "And I'll be there, every step. You just keep dancing."
Luca smiled, the words fueling something deeper.
This wasn't luck anymore.
This was legacy.
[SYSTEM – MAJOR MILESTONE UNLOCKED]
🎉 Promotion: FC Barcelona B🔓 Contract System Activated💰 Weekly Wage: +€1,000⚡ Fame Level: Tier 1 – "Local Wonderkid"
🧠 Mental Boost: +5 Focus, +10 Motivation
"You just signed your name into history. Make them remember it."