God Of football-Chapter 347: Unveiled
The convoy pulled up outside the Emirates, and even before Izan stepped out, he could hear them.
The low hum of thousands of voices—restless, eager, waiting.
Arsenal had kept everything tight-lipped, with no leaks or advance teasers. Yet somehow, word had spread like wildfire.
As he walked through the tunnel, flanked by club officials, the energy became palpable.
The stadium wasn’t just half full. It was more than that—and growing. Fans continued streaming in, filling the stands, the lower tiers packed while the upper levels saw clusters growing by the second.
Some waved Spanish flags, others had homemade banners welcoming him. And despite the sheer number of people, the Emirates was silent.
Holding its breath.
And then—
Izan stepped onto the pitch.
The eruption was immediate.
A deafening roar thundered through the stadium, rolling like a wave.
The cameras shook slightly as the sheer force of the cheers filled the air. It wasn’t just applause; it was a statement.
They had been waiting for him.
Izan walked forward, boots pressing into the pristine grass of what was now his new home.
He took in the scale of the stadium—the weight of what it meant to play here.
A chant broke out, "Izan! Izan! Izan!" Raw, powerful, spreading fast.
And still, more fans poured in. The late arrivals rushed to find seats, unwilling to miss a moment of this.
The unveiling had turned into something bigger—a spectacle, a moment in Arsenal history.
The chanting refused to die down, rolling through the Emirates like a relentless tide.
Izan stood in the center of the pitch, looking every bit like he belonged in that jersey.
Then, someone tossed a ball his way.
Izan caught it with his chest, then let it drop to his foot, balancing it effortlessly.
The crowd reacted immediately, a fresh wave of cheers swelling as they sensed what was coming.
Then a single flick.
The ball popped into the air, and in a seamless motion, Izan controlled it on his thigh, keeping it there like it was glued to him.
Then he let it bounce once before launching into a series of crisp, rhythmic juggles, his touch flawless, his control effortless.
The cameras zoomed in, capturing every motion—the relaxed shoulders, the calm intensity in his expression, the way he barely looked at the ball yet never lost control.
He played with it, shifting between feet, adding flair, letting the Arsenal fans see a glimpse of what was to come.
A few tricks, a flick behind the leg, a casual roll onto his shoulder before dropping it down, catching it on his foot again.
And then—
He launched it high.
The ball soared into the sky, almost too high, before dropping perfectly back into his control.
The stadium erupted.
Chants of his name rang out again, even louder now.
Some fans jumped, some clapped furiously, and others simply shook their heads, grinning at what they had just witnessed.
A final flick, a smooth stop—then Izan picked up the ball and walked towards the microphone stand set up at the touchline.
The stadium, now almost at full capacity, quieted just enough to hear him speak.
He adjusted the mic slightly, the scarf still around his neck, and took a moment to look at them—the thousands who had come just for this.
Then he finally spoke.
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"Thank you."
A simple opening, but the weight of it was clear.
The journey had begun.
Izan took a moment, letting the weight of the atmosphere settle.
Thousands of faces stared back at him, expectant, excited, some still in disbelief that he was actually here.
The Emirates wasn’t just welcoming him—it was embracing him.
He leaned slightly toward the microphone, his voice steady but carrying the quiet fire that had always burned within him.
"From the moment I arrived, you extended a welcoming hand toward me. From the airport to Colney, and now here, I have felt nothing but passion and belief from all of you."
A fresh wave of cheers rippled through the stands.
Izan paused, his blue eyes sweeping across the stadium. Then, without hesitation, he raised his voice.
"And so I will repay that belief—with ambition."
The noise dialed down slightly, anticipation tightening the air.
"Within three years—" he continued, his tone unshaken, "Arsenal will win the Premier League and the Champions League," he uttered thinking about the challenge he had to complete.
For a brief second, there was silence. A stunned silence.
Then, a shout.
It wasn’t a full roar—more of a skeptical cheer, scattered but growing. Arsenal fans had seen many great players come through, and many big declarations—but this was different.
Izan smirked slightly.
"If you don’t believe it…" he said, his voice sharpening, "then how can someone who has just arrived believe it?"
And then, he raised his fist.
"So I’ll ask again. If you believe Arsenal will win it all—ROAR ."
This time, the response shook the ground.
A full-throated, undeniable roar.
It wasn’t just excitement anymore—it was a challenge accepted.
On the touchline, Mikel Arteta exhaled, shaking his head with a wry smile. He knew exactly what had just happened.
Izan hadn’t just introduced himself.
He had lit a fire.
And now, there was no turning back.
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BBC Sport Broadcast –
The screen showing Izan’s unveiling cut to the BBC Sport studio, the familiar backdrop of highlights and transfer graphics glowing behind the panel.
The headline bar at the bottom of the screen read:
"IZAN SIGNS FOR ARSENAL – RECORD-BREAKING TRANSFER UNVEILING AT EMIRATES"
At the desk sat three pundits: former Arsenal legend Ian Wright, tactical analyst Chris Sutton, and transfer specialist David Ornstein.
Across the screen, footage from the Emirates unveiling played—thousands of fans.
To Izan’s ball control display, and finally, his bold declaration about Arsenal winning the Premier League and Champions League within three years.
Host: "Well, there you have it. Izan officially unveiled at Arsenal, and let’s be honest, that was more than just a standard presentation. It was a statement."
Ian Wright grinned while shaking his head,
"Oh mate, I’ve seen a lot of signings, a lot of unveilings at this club, but this one… this was different.
The energy, the crowd, and what he said at the end? ’Arsenal will win the Premier League and Champions League within three years?’
That’s not just confidence—it’s a challenge. And he’s only just walked through the door."
Chris Sutton, sitting beside the latter crossed his arms,
"Look, I love the ambition, I really do, but we’ve heard big words before from big players.
Arsenal are building something under Arteta, but the Premier League is brutal. City, Liverpool, even Chelsea and United will always be in the mix.
And the Champions League? That’s a whole different level. It’s not just about talent—it’s about experience, mentality, and squad depth."
Shortly after Sutton spoke, David Ornstein countered,
"And that’s why Arsenal made this move. They see him as the missing piece—the game-changer, the player who elevates them from a team in contention to a team that wins."
The screen changed to a graphic of the most expensive transfers in football history, updated with Izan’s move:
1. Neymar – €222m (Barcelona to PSG, 2017/18)
2. Mbappé – €180m (Monaco to PSG, 2018/19)
3. Coutinho – €145m (Liverpool to Barcelona, 2018/19)
4. Dembélé – €130m (Dortmund to Barcelona, 2017/18)
5. João Félix – €127m (Benfica to Atlético, 2019/20)
6. Izan – €125m (Valencia to Arsenal, 2024/25)
Host: "That’s what stands out the most. €125 million. That’s the biggest fee Arsenal have ever paid, and it ranks as the sixth-most expensive transfer in football history."
David Ornstein: "Yeah, and that’s no small statement. Arsenal are not a club that traditionally throws that kind of money around.
The previous record was Declan Rice at €116m, and before that, Nicolas Pépé at €80m.
This is a new era. The Kroenkes, Edu, and Arteta have clearly decided that Izan is the player to take them to the very top."
Ian Wright: (grinning again) "Listen, I don’t care what anyone says—this kid is special.
You don’t just spend that kind of money without knowing you’re getting a generational player.
He’s the Pichichi winner, he’s got the assists, he’s got the mentality. Arsenal needed someone like this, someone who isn’t just here to be another piece in the puzzle but someone who’s here to say, ’We’re winning it all.’"
Chris Sutton: (raising an eyebrow) "Alright, but let’s talk pressure. Because a price tag like that? A speech like that?
He’s put a target on his back. Every defender in England is going to be coming for him.
Every pundit is going to be analyzing his first touch, his first assist, his first goal. He won’t get a honeymoon period. Can he handle that?"
Ian Wright: (without hesitation) "Yes. One hundred percent. This kid’s built different."
The studio fell silent for a moment as the footage of Izan standing in the center of the Emirates replayed, his fist raised to the roaring crowd.
Host: "Well, whether you believe in his three-year challenge or not, one thing’s for sure—Arsenal just changed the game."
The broadcast cut to a commercial, leaving the football world buzzing.
