Chapter 4: The Mysterious man III
The words hung in the air, heavy and unexpected. The man's gaze was steady as he looked between Isaac and David.
"I want to sign your son to my team," he said, his voice calm but firm.
Isaac blinked, not sure he had heard right. David's eyes widened, confusion flickering across his face. Sign him to a team? What was this man talking about?
Isaac looked at the stranger again, still processing. "Sign him? What do you mean? You want to sign him to your team?"
The man nodded, his expression unshaken. "Yes. I'm the manager of Derby County now. I've watched David play and seen some of his videos, and I believe he has the potential to be great. I want him on my team."
David stood a little straighter, trying to grasp the magnitude of the situation. His mind was racing. He'd heard of Derby County, of course. But this—this was something else. A professional manager from a big club, standing here in their shop, talking about signing him? It was almost too much to take in.
Isaac's eyes widened. "Wait a minute... Derby County? The club in Derbyshire? isn't their new manger..."
The man nodded and, in a calm motion, removed his cap and scarf. As he did so, David and Isaac were taken aback.
David's breath caught in his chest. The realization hit him like a punch. "Wayne Rooney?" His voice was almost a whisper, filled with disbelief.
Rooney smiled slightly, his face now fully visible. "Yes. I'm Wayne Rooney, the new manager of Derby County."
David's heart raced. This wasn't just any manager. This was one of the most well-known footballers in the world—someone whose name was synonymous with top-tier football. And he was standing in their shop, offering David a chance to play for his team. It was surreal.