The questions had gone on for nearly ten minutes: tactics, development, national team momentum, chemistry with Ekitike. Lukas answered each calmly, occasionally smiling, occasionally thoughtful. The moderator stepped forward.
"Last question of the night."
A murmur passed through the room. Everyone knew what that meant:
The future.
A reporter from BILD rose, microphone already lifted.
"Lukas," he began, "there are reports of strong interest from Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, and of course Bayern Munich. The football world wants to know, have you decided anything regarding your future?"
There was a shift in the room. Cameras zoomed closer. The air tightened.
Toppmöller, standing just beside the wall, opened his mouth, ready to step in to shield his young star.
But Lukas spoke first.
Steady. Clear. No hesitation.
"My complete focus is here," he said. "With Eintracht Frankfurt. With this team."
A few heads lifted, but he wasn't stopping there.
