following the first game of the new premier league season, michael tells hunter that real madrid are interested in him, and hunter submits a transfer request. following this news, hunter's teammates and his fans lose faith in his commitment to the team. the day before the transfer window closes, michael reveals that he found out that the real madrid deal was a scam. despite explaining the situation to the club's executive, hunter is moved to the youth squad. on deadline day, michael admits that he really wanted hunter to sign with madrid to boost his reputation as an agent. hunter is enraged at michael for gambling his football career for his personal gain, and can either forgive him or fire him. hunter then gets a call from his father, now working for la galaxy, who offer him a contract, which hunter accepts.