Several top clubs vied around Lucas Bergvall. After his very surprising decision per Tottenham, the youngster blooms more and more.
The Swedish talent Lucas Bergvall was considered a candidate for Eintracht Frankfurt, had talks with FC Barcelona – and ended up in London at Tottenham Hotspur.
In the victory of the Spurs against Manchester United, the 19-year-old shone when his rejected shot prepared the decisive goal: After United keeper André Onana parried a shot from Bergvall, James Maddison scored the only goal of the game.
Lucas Bergvall is now playing for the Spurs
It hailed praise for mountain Vall
The performance of the top talent does not remain unnoticed. “Mountain valle is not stopping every time he has the ball,” enthused ManCity coach Pep Guardiola.
The British press also overturned compliments and praised the 19-year-old in the highest tones. The Daily Mail described him as a “real jewel” that was “mature than his age”.
The newspaper emphasized that Manchester United was unable to include it in their academy due to the Brexit rules-a fact that now proves to be a Tottenham’s advantage. “Your loss is Tottenham’s profit,” says his evaluation.
The Swedish midfielder has established himself under Trainer Verzecoglou and is already 20 competitive operations this season. Especially in the Europa League, he played a key role and contributed three assists.
Barcas burst hopes
For a long time, FC Barcelona was a favorite for an obligation of the topalent. The youngster already traveled to Catalonia to take a closer look at the club and all the signs indicated a change to the blue grana.
Eintracht Frankfurt also mixed in the transfer poker and was with an offer of 8.5 million euros above that of Barcelona, which amounted to 6.5 million euros.
According to the barca-related Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder is said to have even asked his club Djurgärdens If to wait for an improved offer from the Catalans.
In the end, his choice surprisingly fell on Tottenham Hotspur, who secured the contract with ten million euros.
“It was 50:50 for a long time”
Barcelona or Tottenham? Both clubs are “incredible”, Bergvall later explained his decision -making in an interview with Sport Bladet . “It was a very difficult decision, it was 50:50 for a long time,” he admitted. Ultimately, however, he had “a better gut feeling” at Tottenham and therefore preferred the move to the United Kingdom.
A crucial factor was the sporting perspective. While Barcelona initially planned him for the second team, Tottenham offered him the chance to immediately become part of the professional squad. This view finally convinced the youngster because it wanted to prove himself as quickly as possible at the highest level. He signed a five -year contract in London.
Got advice from Kulusevski
Companies helped with the considerations of the midfield juwel. “We talked a bit beforehand. In general, how the club works, how you work, how you train, what the days look like. It was not a persuading conversation in the sense. He only said that the club is great, and I noticed that when I arrived there, ”said Bergvall.
Kulusevski, who has established himself from Italy in London since moving, is considered one of the top performers at Tottenham and was able to convey mountain Vall credibly that he has optimal development opportunities there.
Mountain Valle one of the greatest talents
Bergvall, which is considered one of the greatest talents of his year, went through the youth academy of Djurgärdens IF and recommended with strong performances to switch to a European top league.
Because of its versatility and technology, experts already compare him with players like Martin Ödegaard or Jew Bellingham.
If he continues his development so rapidly, he could become one of the most exciting midfielder in Europe in the coming years.
The next chance to shine could receive mountain Vall on March 6th in the round of 16 of the Europa League, then the Spurs will meet AZ Alkmaar (from 6.45 p.m. in the live ticker).