Jan van Loon remembers the pivotal moment in 2016 when Freddie Ljungberg delivered a warning to a young Bukayo Saka during a one-on-one evaluation. Ljungberg, then assisting the under-15s, concluded the academy standout was in danger of not fulfilling his potential. afnews.co.za
Van Loon, alongside Saka’s father, witnessed the interaction, noting that the advice given has since defined the winger’s professional journey.
