Overview
- Tottenham announced on Friday that 20-year-old Lucas Bergvall has signed a new long-term contract, ending immediate transfer speculation.
- Bergvall had told the club he wanted to leave during the summer after limited playing time under manager Roberto De Zerbi and has made about 45 minutes of Premier League action so far this season.
- Nottingham Forest reportedly had a £38 million offer rejected and other Premier League clubs including Newcastle, Aston Villa and Chelsea were linked with interest.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi and sporting director Johan Lange publicly praised Bergvall’s attitude and potential while Bergvall told the club website that “we’re building something great.”
- The renewal comes as part of Tottenham’s wider squad overhaul, a summer of more than £300 million in signings that reshaped the midfield and reflects the club’s plan to develop Bergvall as part of its long-term core.