Izan leaned back in the seat as the car hummed through London's streets. The city felt different at night—quieter, but never fully asleep.
He scrolled through his phone, skimming past clips from training, headlines speculating about his role, and the inevitable "La Liga to the Prem" debates as well as transfer news about clubs finalizing their deals.
He replied with a thumbs-up and locked his phone, exhaling.
The first session was done. Now came the real work.
Back at his apartment, he went through his usual routine—shower, quick dinner, some stretching to keep his muscles from tightening.
His body was still adjusting to the new workload, but it wasn't anything he hadn't handled before.
He flicked through the TV, letting the background noise fill the space.
Most channels were covering transfers, preseason schedules, and upcoming fixtures.
Arsenal's first game was in five days.
That part was moving fast. No slow buildup—just straight into action.
