17-year-old Barcelona target coy on future: “I don’t know where I will play next season”

It’s no secret that 17-year-old Swedish talent Lucas Bergvall has caught the attention of FC Barcelona, featuring prominently on the club’s list of future prospects.

Djurgarden, Bergvall’s current team, recently confirmed initial contacts between the clubs to discuss the midfielder’s future and as one of the highly sought-after players born in the 21st century, the midfielder has now addressed Barcelona’s interest, although he has not provided clarity on specific details.

“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,” he said as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Barcelona have made offer in the past

We reported a few weeks back that Barcelona have, in fact, made an official offer for the player. The offer was worth €4 million excluding variables and the Blaugrana also offered Djurgarden a share of his future sale.

The only hindrance is that the Swedish club is demanding a sum exceeding 100 million Swedish crowns (approximately €9 million) for the talented player, a figure that Barcelona seem unwilling to meet.

“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,” added Bergvall.

There is more to the news

Months ago, Barcelona’s sporting department initiated contact with Bergvall and his agent, expressing their keenness to enter into negotiations for his potential signing. 

Upon receiving the player’s approval, who showed enthusiasm about the prospect of joining the Blaugrana, the club informed Djurgardens of their interest.

In the meantime, Djurgardens rejected a €5 million offer from Udinese for Bergvall, deeming it insufficient. Consequently, the young talent’s market value has now surged to over €15 million.

While the teams are still in negotiation, the recent word is that the transfer might fall through owing to Djurgardens’ financial demands.