From Reject to Legend

** Like real life, Mc can't win them all. from next few chapters, it will get more harder as the teams figure out countermeasures for him . I'll try to make things as realistic as possible, while plot armour kun balances the rest . Enjoy! **

As soon as Adriano's contract renewal was announced, the world's biggest brands began bidding for his image rights.

Every sportswear giant wanted him as the face of their future.

Nike: "We want Adriano to be the next face of our Mercurial line."

Adidas: "We see him as the heir to Messi's F50 legacy."

Puma: "We'll offer him a full collection and custom boots."

New Balance & Under Armour: "We'll make him our global icon."

Then, there were the luxury brands.

Rolex wanted him to be their global ambassador.

Louis Vuitton & Gucci wanted him for fashion campaigns.

Red Bull offered him a multi-year partnership to be one of their elite athletes.

Within a week, Adriano's agent Jorge Mendes had a stack of offers worth over €50 million.

And Adriano hadn't even left Málaga , or finished the season yet.

The footballing world was amazed when Málaga officially confirmed that Adriano Riveiro was staying.

The fans went wild.

Málaga Fans:

"HE'S STAYING! ADRIANO IS STAYING!"

"Loyalty in football is real! Our hero isn't leaving!"

"We are winning La Liga. We HAVE to!"

General Football Fans:

"A 17-year-old just turned down €85 million AND bigger wages. Unreal."

"This kid isn't just a footballer. He's a symbol."

"Adriano Riveiro has become the most respected young player in the world."

Even former legends reacted.

David Beckham: "Adriano is what football is all about. Passion. Loyalty. Respect."

Kaká: "To reject money and choose love for football instead? Incredible."

And then, there was Cristiano Ronaldo, who sent him a private message:

"Proud of you man , enjoy Málaga while it lasts. The big clubs won't stop coming for you."

Adriano smirked as he read the message.

He knew Ronaldo was right.

The world wasn't done chasing him.

But for now?He was a Málaga player.

And he was ready to lead them to glory.

The news of Adriano's refusal to transfer  sent shockwaves across Europe.

Clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Barcelona had thrown astronomical bids at Málaga—only to be rejected outright.

Adriano had made his choice. He wasn't leaving.

Now, with the contract signed and his future secured for the season, it was time to get back to business.

Málaga was still top of La Liga.

And the next challenge? Rayo Vallecano at La Rosaleda.

A team in the bottom half of the table, struggling for consistency. On paper, this should have been an easy win for Málaga.

But Adriano wasn't here to take things lightly.

He had one goal: Dominate.

Before the match, in Málaga's dressing room, manager Manuel Pellegrini stood in front of his players.

His eyes scanned the room.

"You've seen the news," he said. "Everyone is talking about Adriano. About us. About Málaga. But remember this—headlines don't win football matches. Hard work does."

The players nodded. They knew he was right.

Pellegrini continued. "Rayo Vallecano might be lower in the table, but do not underestimate them. They will play like a team with nothing to lose. And that makes them dangerous."

Then, he turned to Adriano.

"Adriano," he said, his voice firm, "keep doing what you've been doing. Control the midfield, create chances, and if you see an opening—take the shot."

Adriano nodded, his face calm. "Yes, boss."

As the team prepared to walk out onto the pitch, Joaquín, the veteran winger, nudged Adriano with a smirk.

"Another hat-trick today?" Joaquín teased.

Adriano chuckled. "Let's win first. Then we'll see."

La Rosaleda was packed.

Fans waved Málaga flags, chanting Adriano's name. The entire stadium buzzed with energy and excitement.

The referee blew his whistle. The match began.

From the opening minute, Málaga dominated possession.

Adriano orchestrated the midfield, spraying passes across the pitch with precision. His quick movement and visionmade it impossible for Rayo Vallecano to settle.

They tried pressing him—but they couldn't get close.

Minute 12 – First Goal: Adriano Strikes!

Joaquín sprinted down the right wing, cutting inside before slipping a pass to Adriano at the edge of the box.

A defender lunged in, trying to block him—but Adriano wasn't fazed.

With a quick feint, he sent the defender flying the wrong way.

Then, with a powerful right-footed shot, he drilled the ball into the bottom left corner.

GOOOOAAAALLLLL!

The crowd exploded.

Málaga 1-0 Rayo Vallecano.

Adriano didn't even celebrate wildly. Just a calm nod, a fist clench. He was locked in.

Minute 30 – Málaga Doubles the Lead

Málaga continued to dictate the pace, passing the ball around confidently.

Then, in a beautiful team move, Adriano played a perfect one-touch pass to Juanmi, splitting the Rayo defense open.

Juanmi took one touch before firing past the keeper.

GOAL! 2-0 Málaga!

The team swarmed Adriano after his assist, ruffling his hair.

"You're making this too easy!" Juanmi laughed.

Adriano just smiled. He wasn't done yet.

Rayo Vallecano came out of halftime fighting harder.

They pressed aggressively, desperate to get back into the game.

But Málaga was too sharp, too fast, too precise.

Minute 56 – Adriano's Second Goal

Málaga counterattacked with speed.

Joaquín received the ball on the right flank and spotted Adriano charging toward the box.

The veteran winger whipped in a low cross—and Adriano met it with a first-time shot!

GOOOOAAAALLLLL!

The stadium erupted again.

3-0 Málaga. Adriano's second of the match.

His teammates surrounded him, celebrating. The fans sang his name, chanting,

"Adriano! Adriano! Adriano!"

But Málaga wasn't finished.

Minute 72 – Fourth Goal

A defensive error from Rayo saw Málaga win the ball high up the pitch.

Juanmi pounced, slotting home his second goal of the night.

4-0 Málaga!

Rayo Vallecano had collapsed.

And just when they thought it couldn't get worse…

Minute 85 – Málaga's Fifth Goal

A long pass from the defense found Adriano in space.

Instead of going for his hat-trick, he played an unselfish through ball to Eliseu.

Eliseu, one-on-one with the keeper, smashed it into the net.

5-0.

Game over.

The final whistle blew.

Málaga had crushed their opponents.

The players celebrated, high-fiving and hugging. But for Adriano, this was just another step forward.

Another dominant performance. Another statement to the world.

As he walked toward the tunnel, the Málaga fans roared his name one last time.

Adriano looked up at the stands and smiled.

This was home.

After the match, Adriano and Jorge Mendes had another important meeting—this time with Nike representatives.

The biggest brands in the world had sent offers—Adidas, Puma, New Balance—but Adriano had made his choice.

Nike.

The same company that sponsored Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar.

The deal?

€15 million over three years.Custom signature boots designed for Adriano.Featured in global Nike campaigns.A special "Adriano Edition" Mercurial boot to be released.As Adriano signed the contract, Mendes smirked.

"Welcome to the Nike family," the representative said, shaking his hand.

Adriano nodded.

More money. More fame. More expectations.

But he wasn't distracted.

His focus was on the next game, the next goal, the next victory.

And he wasn't stopping now.

The footballing world was left in awe when Málaga CF officially confirmed that Adriano Riveiro, their 17-year-old sensation, had signed a contract renewal, committing his future to the club despite astronomical offers from Europe's elite. The announcement sent shockwaves across the sport, with fans, pundits, and former players alike praising Adriano's loyalty and maturity.

Málaga Fans:

"HE'S STAYING! ADRIANO IS STAYING!"

"Loyalty in football is real! Our hero isn't leaving!"

"We are winning La Liga. We HAVE to!"

General Football Fans:

"A 17-year-old just turned down €120 million AND bigger wages. Unreal."

"This kid isn't just a footballer. He's a symbol."

"Adriano Riveiro has become the most respected young player in the world."

Even former legends weighed in on Adriano's decision.

David Beckham: "Adriano is what football is all about. Passion. Loyalty. Respect."

Kaká: "To reject money and choose love for football instead? Incredible."

Cristiano Ronaldo, Adriano's mentor and idol, sent him a private message:

"Proud of you, enjoy Málaga while it lasts. The big clubs won't stop coming for you."

Adriano smirked as he read the message. He knew Ronaldo was right. The world wasn't done chasing him. But for now? He was a Málaga player. And he was ready to lead them to glory.

As soon as Adriano's contract renewal was announced, the world's biggest brands began bidding for his image rights. Every sportswear giant wanted him as the face of their future.

Nike: "We want Adriano to be the next face of our Mercurial line."

Adidas: "We see him as the heir to Messi's F50 legacy."

Puma: "We'll offer him a full collection and custom boots."

New Balance & Under Armour: "We'll make him our global icon."

Luxury brands also joined the fray.

Rolex wanted him to be their global ambassador.

Louis Vuitton & Gucci wanted him for fashion campaigns.

Red Bull offered him a multi-year partnership to be one of their elite athletes.

Within a week, Adriano's agent, Jorge Mendes, had a stack of offers worth over €50 million. And Adriano hadn't even left Málaga yet.

After careful consideration, Adriano chose Nike. The deal?

€15 million over three years.

Custom signature boots designed for Adriano.

Featured in global Nike campaigns.

A special "Adriano Edition" Mercurial boot to be released.

As Adriano signed the contract, Mendes smiled and clapped.

"Welcome to the Nike family," the representative said, shaking his hand. The camera's flashed non-stop to commemorate this event.

Adriano nodded. More money. More fame. More expectations. But he wasn't distracted. His focus was on the next game, the next goal, the next victory. And he wasn't stopping now.

The news of Adriano's loyalty sent shockwaves across Europe. Clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Barcelona had thrown astronomical bids at Málaga—only to be rejected outright. Adriano had made his choice. He wasn't leaving.

Now, with the contract signed and his future secured for the season, it was time to get back to business. Málaga was still top of La Liga. And the next challenge? Rayo Vallecano at La Rosaleda.

A team in the bottom half of the table, struggling for consistency. On paper, this should have been an easy win for Málaga. But Adriano wasn't here to take things lightly. He had one goal: Dominate.

Before the match, in Málaga's dressing room, manager Manuel Pellegrini stood in front of his players. His eyes scanned the room.

"You've seen the news," he said. "Everyone is talking about Adriano. About us. About Málaga. But remember this—headlines don't win football matches. Hard work does."

The players nodded. They knew he was right.

Pellegrini continued. "Rayo Vallecano might be lower in the table, but do not underestimate them. They will play like a team with nothing to lose. And that makes them dangerous."

Then, he turned to Adriano.

"Adriano," he said, his voice firm, "keep doing what you've been doing. Control the midfield, create chances, and if you see an opening—take the shot."

Adriano nodded, his face calm. "Yes, boss."

As the team prepared to walk out onto the pitch, Joaquín, the veteran winger, nudged Adriano with a smirk.

"Another hat-trick today?" Joaquín teased.

Adriano chuckled. "Let's win first. Then we'll see."

La Rosaleda was packed. Fans waved Málaga flags, chanting Adriano's name. The entire stadium buzzed with energy and excitement. The referee blew his whistle. The match began.

From the opening minute, Málaga dominated possession. Adriano orchestrated the midfield, spraying passes across the pitch with precision. His quick movement and vision made it impossible for Rayo Vallecano to settle. They tried pressing him—but they couldn't get close.

Minute 12 

Joaquín sprinted down the right wing, cutting inside before slipping a pass to Adriano at the edge of the box. A defender lunged in, trying to block him—but Adriano wasn't fazed. With a quick feint, he sent the defender flying the wrong way. Then, with a powerful right-footed shot, he drilled the ball into the bottom left corner.

GOOOOAAAALLLLL!

The crowd exploded.

Málaga 1-0 Rayo Vallecano.

Adriano didn't even celebrate wildly. Just a calm nod, a fist clench. He was locked in.

Minute 30 

Málaga continued to dictate the pace, passing the ball around confidently. Then, in a beautiful team move, Adriano played a perfect one-touch pass to Juanmi, splitting the Rayo defense open. Juanmi took one touch before firing past the keeper.

GOAL! 2-0 Málaga!

The team swarmed Adriano after his assist, ruffling his hair.

"You're making this too easy!" Juanmi laughed.

Adriano just smiled. He wasn't done yet.

Rayo Vallecano came out of halftime fighting harder. They pressed aggressively, desperate to get back into the game. But Málaga was too sharp, too fast, too precise.

Minute 56 

Málaga counterattacked with speed. Joaquín received the ball on the right flank and spotted Adriano charging toward the box. The veteran winger whipped in a low cross—and Adriano met it with a first-time shot!

GOOOOAAAALLLLL!

The stadium erupted again.

3-0 Málaga. Adriano's second of the match.

His teammates surrounded him, celebrating. The fans sang his name, chanting, "Adriano! Adriano! Adriano!"

But Málaga wasn't finished.

Minute 72

A defensive error from Rayo saw Málaga win the ball high up the pitch. Juanmi pounced, slotting home his second goal of the night.

4-0 Málaga!

Rayo Vallecano had collapsed.

And just when they thought it couldn't get worse…

Minute 85 

A long pass from the defense found Adriano in space. Instead of going for his hat-trick, he played an unselfish through ball to Eliseu. Eliseu, one-on-one with the keeper, smashed it into the net.

5-0.

Game over.

The final whistle blew. Málaga had crushed their opponents. The players celebrated, high-fiving and hugging. But for Adriano, this was just another step forward. Another dominant performance. Another statement to the world.

As he walked toward the tunnel, the Málaga fans roared his name one last time. Adriano looked up at the stands and smiled. This was home.

After the match, Adriano attended the post-match press conference. The room was packed with journalists, all eager to hear from the young star.

"Adriano, another incredible performance," one reporter began. "How do you manage to stay so consistent?"

Adriano smiled. "It's all about hard work and focus. I have an amazing team behind me, and we're all pushing each other to be better every day."

The questions continued, but then one reporter shifted the focus to his personal life.

"Adriano, there's been a lot of speculation about your relationship with Hailee Steinfeld. Can you confirm if the two of you are still together?"

Adriano's calm demeanor faltered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Hailee and I… we were in a beautiful dream," he said, his voice steady but tinged with sadness. "But sometimes, dreams end, and it's time to wake up. We liked each other, but the distance proved too much. I wish her nothing but the best."

The room fell silent, the weight of his words sinking in. Adriano stood up, nodded politely, and left the room without further explanation.

Meanwhile, in a luxurious changing room in Madrid, a stunning woman scrolled through her phone. Her name was Blanca Suárez, one of Spain's most famous actresses. She stopped at a video of Adriano's press conference, her brow furrowing as she listened to his words about Hailee.

"He's good-looking," she muttered to herself. "But not steady for relationships."

Blanca herself had stopped dating for almost a year after her last breakup, so she understood that there might be other factors at play.

Her assistant knocked on the door and peeked in. "Blanca, it's time for your next shoot."

Blanca sighed and put down her phone. "Coming."

As she walked out, her mind lingered on Adriano's words. She couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to meet the young football sensation.