On October 2, Sheffield United hosted Watford, who had traveled from afar.
Before the match, Maël, wearing a long-sleeved training top, received the Championship's September Player of the Month commemorative trophy in the Media Room.
It was still made of crystal, bearing the English Championship logo, with the words "Player of the Month" underneath. Overall, the design was simple.
But the meaning it represented was absolutely weighty!
Maël also gave an interview there, answering a few questions that interested him.
When asked whether he would return to Arsenal this season or stay at Sheffield United.
He thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Let nature take its course. Whatever level you're at, that's the league you'll play in.
"Both clubs are big clubs, both clubs have glorious histories. I feel very comfortable at either one.
"Whether now or in the future, I'll give everything for the team I play for.
"I'll leave the rest to time. Thank you."
He raised the Player of the Month trophy, gave one final word of thanks, then left the interview area and returned to the dressing room to make his final preparations.
It was clearly an ambiguous answer, and on some level, it also reflected the complexity in his heart.
Of course, Maël would not be indecisive elsewhere. He was not someone who was easily swayed, and he knew exactly why he had come to the Championship.
Right now, he was gradually building up his name and his value. From the outside, returning to the more closely watched and generally stronger Premier League looked like the better choice, and the choice he ought to make.
But with his current ability, if he returned to a Premier League giant, would he get to play? How much time would Wenger still give him to train