Blue Dream Trail (Soccer) - Episode 12

*Augsburg

Founded in 1907

The club achieved its first promotion to the first division in the 2011-12 season, and has never been relegated since then. It has also played in the Europa League.

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In the summer when he was 18 years old, he received an official offer from Augsburg, a mid-ranked club in the German Bundesliga. It is a club that has had Japanese players on its roster in the past.

The transfer fee was approximately 1.57 billion yen, the second highest in J.League history.

“Should I go now or wait another year?”

On a troubled night, Ren went to his usual park.

It was drizzling.

Yes, just like that day.

There is no one on the ground.

Ren kicked the ball alone.

I didn’t say anything, I just talked to my heart.

A few hours later, he told his parents and agent.

“I’m going. I want to do things all over the world.”

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That year, the Japanese national team was competing in the 2026 World Cup.

Ren’s name was not included in the final list.

Some people on social media are asking, “Why isn’t Ren here?” and “Was he too late?”

But Ren continued to kick the ball quietly.

His time begins here.

Ren’s gaze was fixed on the blurry goal post in the distance.