Barcelona’s Pursuit of Tottenham Star Fails

Lucas Bergvall: From Djurgardens to Tottenham Hotspur
In February 2024, Tottenham Hotspur secured the signing of Lucas Bergvall from Djurgardens, beating out Barcelona in the process. The teenage midfielder has since proven to be a valuable player for the Premier League side, justifying his decision to snub Barcelona for a move to North London.
Djurgardens Sporting Director Confirms Barcelona’s Interest
Bosse Andersson, the sporting director of Djurgardens, revealed Barcelona’s interest in Lucas Bergvall during an interview. Despite Barcelona’s disappointment at missing out on signing him, Andersson believes Bergvall made the right decision in joining Tottenham, where he has become an established Premier League player at just 19 years old.
Barcelona’s Reaction to Missing Out on Bergvall
Barcelona expressed disappointment at losing the opportunity to sign Bergvall, but their in-house midfielders, Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, have also made significant contributions. Bernal, in particular, impressed before suffering an ACL injury, with his return to action eagerly anticipated by coach Hansi Flick for the upcoming 2025-26 season.