Tottenham Secure Signing of Highly Sought-After Player Targeted by Manchester United and Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur has pulled off a major coup by securing the signing of 18-year-old Swedish sensation Lucas Bergvall from Djurgarden. The midfielder had been the subject of intense interest from top clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona. However, it was Spurs who managed to convince the teenager to move to north London.
According to reports from The Athletic, Tottenham’s technical director Johan Lange played a pivotal role in landing the deal. He led the chase to sign Bergvall and successfully finalized the agreement on the evening of Thursday, February 1st, with the deal officially done on the player’s 18th birthday.
The negotiations were not without drama, as Barcelona came very close to securing a deal with Bergvall. However, Tottenham swooped in at the last moment and persuaded the young talent to choose them instead. This turn of events came after Bergvall visited Spurs on Monday and met with manager Ange Postecoglou before heading to Barcelona the following day.
The transfer is believed to be worth an initial €10m (£8.5m), with additional add-ons to follow. Despite the signing, Bergvall will remain at Djurgarden for the remainder of the season and will join Tottenham at the start of July.
A statement from Tottenham confirmed the signing, stating, “We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement for Lucas Bergvall to join the Club from Swedish Allsvenskan side Djurgarden. The midfielder has agreed to a deal that will run until 2029, and he will join us on July 1st.”
Bergvall’s talent has not gone unnoticed, as he had also been linked with other clubs such as Manchester City, Brighton, and Juventus. However, he remained calm amidst the speculation and focused on his national team duties. Speaking last month, Bergvall said, “I know there is a lot of speculation, but I’m trying to focus on the national team, and I’m happy to be here for the January tour. Now I’m a Djurgarden player. I am proud that my club is asking for so much money. But Djurgarden and my agents will take care of that. I don’t know where I will play next season.”
With Tottenham winning the race to sign him, fans can look forward to watching Bergvall in action next season. The young midfielder has already made a name for himself in Sweden and is expected to make a significant impact at his new club.
In conclusion, Tottenham’s signing of Lucas Bergvall is a major statement of intent for the club. Beating out competition from top clubs such as Manchester United and Barcelona shows the ambition and determination of Spurs to secure top talent. With Bergvall set to join the team in July, Tottenham fans can look forward to an exciting future with the highly sought-after Swedish sensation in their ranks.