The final Premier League table, with Aston Villa proudly sitting in 4th place, still brought a wide grin to Leon Fischer's face. Champions League qualification secured – it felt like a dream.
Leon was sprawled on the sofa in his new living room, the one with the big garden, watching a football highlights show with his mom. She was beaming, occasionally nudging him.
"Look, Leon! They're showing your assist against City again! It's just beautiful! You're so clever, my boy!" she exclaimed, her eyes shining with pride.
The pundit on screen was raving. "That assist from Leon Fischer for Watkins's winner against City was pure footballing genius! The vision, the execution... at sixteen years old, he's redefined what a midfielder can do in this league!"
Leon chuckled, a comfortable warmth spreading through him. "Yeah, Mom, I saw the space."
