Six reasons why 18-year-old midfield talent ditched Barcelona for Tottenham – report

Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall decided to choose Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur over Barcelona and according to SPORT, several factors weighted in the English team’s favour that caused the change in his heart.

For several weeks, Barcelona were touted to be the most plausible destination for the 18-year-old even though the Blaugrana were unable to match Djurgardens’ financial demand.

As it turns out, Tottenham, after having agreed to pay around €10 million for Bergvall, won the race, and the midfielder is set to join his new team over the summer.

Why did he reject Barcelona?

The main thing to remember in this deal is what Tottenham and Barcelona were offering the 18-year-old.

To begin with, Barcelona saw him as a young talent with the potential to break into the senior team, while Tottenham promised him a spot on the main squad from June when he joins the club.

This difference in approach caused issues in the final negotiation. Barcelona didn’t want to agree to Bergvall’s demands because they felt it was unfair to other young players who are already getting playing time under Xavi’s management.

Money was also a big factor. Tottenham offered more money, and their payment terms to Djurgardens were better. Bergvall not only gets a spot on the first team but also a more lucrative contract compared to Barcelona.

And just to make things clear in terms of finances, Tottenham made sure to offer a higher commission to the player’s agents to sweeten the deal.

Other factors ousted Barcelona

Meanwhile, there are several other things that influenced Bergvall’s decision not to join Barcelona. One reason is that Barcelona’s coaching situation is uncertain, and they couldn’t use Xavi’s influence to convince the player.

The player’s family also had a say in this decision. They considered the fact that English is the primary language in a team, and since Bergvall is good at English, it would be easier for him to adapt at Tottenham.

This was a contrast to Barcelona, where the adaptation would have been slower and a little difficult in terms of language.

Moreover, the allure of the Premier League played a role in the decision as well. The Premier League is currently seen as the most exciting competition and it appealed to the player.

Finally, visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium left a strong impression on Bergvall, playing a key role in his decision to snub Barcelona.