Tottenham Hotspur’s signature of Lucas Bergval in January 2024 has proven to be a masterstroke, with the young Swedish midfielder emerging as a key player on Ange Postkogle’s team.
Initially taking a long time to adapt, Bergval has since cemented himself as a regular on Angi’s side, showing the maturity and calm of the veteran expert.
Bergvall’s talent is unquestionable, and his signature was an important coup for the Spurs given the level of competition they faced. Spanish giants Barcelona were one of the clubs eager to secure a highly rated midfielder, but ended up losing to the London side.
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This was recently confirmed in an interview with Karina Bergfeldt’s talk show by Bosse Andersson, sports director at Djurgårdens. He revealed how surprised and disappointed the Catalan club was to miss out on a talented midfielder.
However, he believes the players have made the right decision given their direct impact in the Premier League.
He said (as MD quoted):
“Lucas is an interesting and talented footballer. He had the privilege of talking with Barcelona, one of the largest football clubs in Europe.
“I think they were very disappointed that he chose Tottenham, but as he became an established Premier League player, the decision itself was right. Every coach and everyone spoke about him as a great player and he’s just 19.”
The influence of Lucasbergval in Tottenham
Despite initial doubts from Postecoglou, despite initial doubts about whether Bergvall is ready for the Premier League, the midfielder proved the manager wrong with a series of impressive performances.
His technical abilities, vision and calm have seen him grow into a regular starter for the Spurs, a surprising feat for a player who only joined the club last summer.
Bergvall has played a key role in Tottenham’s Europa League campaign, starting eight out of 10 games and registering three assists.
His outstanding performance came in the second leg of the 16th round against AZ Alkmaar, delivering a Man of the Man display in a 3-1 victory, securing the Spurs’ place in the quarter final.
There was a struggle in Tottenham’s overall campaign, but the emergence of Bergval stands out as one of the few positives to take next season. His rapid development not only examines his decision to join the Spurs, but also highlights the club’s ability to develop young talent.