Sitting on the bench as the game kicked off, Izan glanced at his phone one last time before putting it away.
"Anything good?" Martinelli asked, leaning over.
"United fans think I begged Arteta not to play," Izan smirked.
Martinelli snorted. "Yeah, because you seem like the type to not want to play."
Izan just shook his head, leaning back as the game started under the lights of MetLife Stadium.
He wasn't on the pitch yet, but he could feel it—it was only a matter of time before he made a mark.
...…..
The roar of the crowd was deafening as Arsenal and Manchester United walked out onto the pitch under the floodlights of MetLife Stadium.
Though just a preseason match, the energy in the air made it feel like a title decider.
The stadium was packed, a sea of red and white mixed with United's traveling support, each side eager to see their team get one over their rival.
Izan sat on the bench, arms crossed, watching as the players lined up.
