Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall signs new long-term contract

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall has signed a new long-term contract with the club, ending a summer of speculation about his future. The 20-year-old Sweden international, who had reportedly expressed a desire to leave during the transfer window, has now committed to a new deal, though the specific terms and length were not disclosed. The announcement, made on Friday, September 11, 2026, comes after a period of uncertainty. Bergvall had informed Tottenham of his wish to leave, with reports indicating he was concerned about his development pathway and playing time following the club's record signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. During this period, Tottenham rejected transfer bids for Bergvall from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. A change in the player's situation followed a productive conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi during the club's preseason tour. De Zerbi, who had initially stated that anyone unhappy should leave, later confirmed he had identified Bergvall's best position and would provide a clear development plan. This shift in the relationship was key to the new agreement. "I think we're building something great here.