We're building Swedish youth. The sign adorning the main stand at Brommapojkarna is simple, authoritative and accurate. Beneath it, in the lashing rain, the men's side are training. But while their top-tier status is important, that is far from the primary focus. Twenty-four hours before the men's game, BP's 5,000-capacity Grimsta IP stadium hosted a celebration of the under-19s, who secured a first national title since 2008.
Bayern Munich academy prospect, Paul Wanner, has been heavily linked with a loan move and even a potential transfer away from Die Roten this summer, but despite interest from multiple clubs, the young German talent looks set to stay put, for the moment.
Manchester United's commitment to nurturing young talent continues with the signing of promising players like Chido Obi and Enzo Kana-Biyik, highlighting their strong academy roots.