CHAPTER 2: A NEW START
After a few hours on the flight, Aaron finally arrived at Manchester. Once took his luggage, he went to the arrival hall when he saw his childhood friend; Chris Beckham. (uhuk*uhuk*Acapjohar) Chris is the second child of the legendary David Beckham and they known each other as they used to be neighbours during David was part of LA Galaxy.
"Hey, mate. Welcome to Manchester" said Chris.
"Hey, dude. Thanks for picking me up" replied Aaron.
"No problem. Let's go now" said Chris. Aaron just nodded before both of them walked away.
"So, did your parents know about this?" asked Chris.
"Nope. I told everybody to keep it a secret until the press conference" replied Aaron.
"Try to avoid publisity, huh" said Chris.
"Yeah. It's not everyday that you'll heard a football player from America signed with a club with big fanbase arond the world" replied Aaron.
"That's true. Hey, did you just said football instead the 'S' word?" asked Chris.
"Well, I know British quite well to not use the 'S' word" replied Aaron. Chris just chuckled.
Later on;
Both of them arrived at the place where Aaron will stay. It has 2 bedrooms, small dining table, a couch and a television. It's also have a kitchen and bathroom in a complete set.
"So, this is our place. Not fancy at all but I guess it good enough for us though" said Chris.
"That's true. Besides, beggar can't be choosy" replied Aaron. Chris chuckled as they made their way to Aaron's room.
"So, this is your room. Ole asked me to tell you to keep this place clean" said Chris.
"Sure thing" replied Aaron.
"Great. Now, why don't you take a rest first. I'll buy you some food for lunch" said Chris.
"You're going for a date?" asked Aaron.
"What, no. Just meet another friend that just signed with our women's team" replied Chris.
"So, it is a date" said Aaron.
"Whatever. I'll be back later" replied Chris before quickly walked away. Aaron just chuckled. Then, he changed into something comfy before take a nap.
Few minutes later;
Aaron woke up after a short nap and feel refreshing. He then walked into the bathroom to wash his face. Once he done, he made his way to the living room where Chris is talking with 2 players from their women's team.
"When did you even come back?" asked Aaron.
"A while. By the way, these 2 are part of our women's team; Mil and Tooney" said Chris.
"Oh, hi ladies. Good to see you" greeted Aaron.
"Same here. So, nobody knows that you'll be here except Chris here, right?" asked Millie Turner.
"Yeah. I hope you both can keep the secret too until tomorrow" replied Aaron.
"Sure thing" said Ella.
"By the way, mate. Your fish and chip is on the table" said Chris.
"Really? No rice at all?" asked Aaron.
"Mate, we're in England, not Asia" replied Chris. Aaron just chuckled before made his way to the kitchen and took a fork and knife before walked to the dining table. After his first bite;
"IT'S RAW!" said Aaron with Gordon Ramsey's tone.
"For fuck sake, stop acting like Gordon Ramsey" replied Chris while Millie and Ella just giggled.
"Why? We're in Britain after all" said Aaron.
"What, do you think all British are like Ramsey?" asked Chris.
"You not?" asked Aaron. Chris just facepalmed.
On the next day;
Once arrived at Old Trafford, Aaron went straight to the office where the team manager; Ole Gunnar Solksjær was already there.
"Mr. Morgan. Good to see you here today" said Solksjær.
"Thank you for having me, sir" replied Aaron.
"Well, no other clubs in Europe wants you. So, I just grabbed the chance. Please have a seat" said Solksjær. Aaron nodded as they both took a seat.
"Is everything good so far?" asked Solksjær then.
"Well, so far so good" replied Aaron.
"Good to hear that. So, this is your contract. Read it through and sign it" said Solksjær. Aaron then go through the contract until he saw the salary.
"£10,000 per week? Are you sure it's not a mistake, sir?" asked Aaron.
"No, it's not. Why? Is it too little?" asked Solksjær in returned.
"No. During my meeting before, they said £8,000 per week. So, it makes me surprise seeing more of it" replied Aaron as he continued to read the contract and signed it.
"Okay, Aaron. Welcome to the team. We'll have a press conference in 10 minutes. So, take it easy here for now" said Solksjær. Aaron just nodded.
Later on;
All press is already inside the conference room.
"Ready for this?" asked Solksjær.
"Yes, sir" replied Aaron.
"Okay, then. Let's go" said Solksjær. Aaron just nodded before both of them entering the conference room. The moment they entered, the cameramen started to take picture of them until they took a seat at the front.
"Ladies and gentlemen. I would like to introduce to you our first signing this season. As you can see, he's the Golden Boot winner in CONCACAF Gold Cup last summer, Mr Aaron Morgan. We're managed to sign him from LA Galaxy with the transfer fee; £ 2,000,000. Now, let's hear something from him" said Solksjær
"Good morning, everybody. It's such an honor to be part in this club that have plenty of historical moment in the world of football. I want to thank everybody in this club especially Mr Solksjær here to sign me for this club. The environment here is still new for me. So, I need some time to get used to it. Hope all of you can give me a chance to be part of this club's history" said Aaron then. Then, the press started to ask questions to Aaron. Once they done, Solksjær represent jersey no.9 to Aaron.
"Welcome to team, mate. We're happy to have you here" said Maguire.
"Thank. It's a pleasure to be here too" replied Aaron.
"Just tell us if you need anything. We'll help you" said Rashford. Aaron just nodded.
Few hours later;
Alex and some other Orlando Pride players are hanging out at Alex's place. Then;
"Hey, Lex. You might want to see this" said Ashlynn while pointing at the news on TV.
"The Golden Boot winner at 2019 Gold Cup; Aaron Morgan has now officially signed with Barclays Premier League's side; Manchester United from LA Galaxy with a transfer fee £ 2,000,000. The 20-years old American was originally available to be trade by any clubs that ever wanted him as the LA Galaxy's Board of Director refuse to keep him after there are rumours that his relationship with his brother in-law that also the midfielder of the same team; Servando Carasco are now bad. When been asked the reason he why did he dropped out from UCLA to play with Red Devil;
"It always been a dream of all football players in this world to play in European League. I don't know if I can ever get a chance like this anymore. So better take any chances that I got" said Aaron.
"Wow, never knew he's going to sign with a European club in such a young age" said Sydney.
"Is he really had crisis with Serv, by the way?" asked Ali.
"No. He has crisis with me, remember. So, it dragged Serv and our whole family now. They told me that when he came for a visit, they shoved him away" replied Alex.
"Never knew it can be that bad. So, he signed for Manchester United so that he won't meet any of you forever?" asked Ashlynn.
"Well, I don't know. Besides, there's a rumour that for our next national team camp, it will be a joint camp with the men's team too" replied Alex.
"If he even got a call-up. You know that here in America, we prefered to give call-up to the players that play in MLS for men and NWSL for women, right. I don't think that we'll see more international stars in our men's team other than Pulisic, McKennie and Boyd" said Sydney.
"Let's wait and see" replied Alex.
"But, Lex. Don't you at least proud of him?" asked Ali.
"After what he said about us playing for the national team just for money, no" replied Alex.
"I wonder if it's true" said Syd.
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