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.**

Gasperini's pre-match press conference was brief and focused, and he sat at the long table with Atalanta's press officer beside him while journalists filled the room with cameras positioned along the back wall.


The first question came from a local reporter. "After Wednesday's comeback in Rome, how do you manage the squad's energy for Sunday's match?"


"Recovery protocols," Gasperini replied, and his tone was matter-of-fact. "Thursday was light mobility work. Friday was maintenance rather than intensity. The players who went to extra time are monitored individually, and we make decisions based on physical data rather than emotion."


"Will Demien Walter start against Udinese?" another journalist asked.


"The lineup will be confirmed tomorrow," Gasperini said without providing the answer everyone already knew. "Walter trained fully this week without issues. His availability is not in question."


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