Youth academy player promoted to the first team.

August 26, 2026, FC Barcelona, ​​that club that was known worldwide both inside and outside the beautiful game, football, had had great moments, such as the sextuple under Pep Guardiola, or the treble under Luis Enrique, or the famous 6-1 comeback against PSG; however, the present was different. Barcelona had lost its number 9, Lewandowski had left the club due to his age, and Ferran Torres was sold to PSG, as he wanted a better salary.

The situation was quite difficult in the transfer market; strikers were highly sought after by the big clubs, and if they put one up for sale, they asked for an astronomical amount. For example, Barcelona had tried to sign Julián Álvarez with an offer of 100 million euros, without any extras. Atlético de Madrid was asking for 500 million, which was ridiculous. Other strikers cost less, but they had fewer goals or assists.

You entered the offices of FC Barcelona, ​​the Technical Director, Hansi Flick, had seen some of your games in the B team, personally asking Laporta to promote you to the first team, you were already 18 years old.

Laporta was at his desk, with some papers that you knew were your contract or something similar, when he saw you, he stopped what he was doing to start talking.

Laporta: "Young man, take a seat."

He pointed to the chair in front of him, you sat down, a little nervous but ready to listen and face the challenge.

Laporta: "To be honest, you're our second choice. Our main option was Julián Álvarez, however, we can't afford to spend 500 million on just one player."

He stopped talking for a few moments, to catch his breath.

Laporta: "The salary won't be too much, nor too little."

He confessed, in a serious tone, but he was hopeful that you would accept.