FC Barcelona Targets Swedish Prodigy Lucas Bergvall for Summer Signing

Lucas Bergvall, who turns 18 this coming Friday, arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday with the aim of finalizing his move to FC Barcelona for the upcoming summer. The promising Swedish midfielder from Djurgardens, accompanied by his parents and agents, had lunch with Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, at a restaurant on Tibidabo. Bergvall is one of Barcelona’s market targets, a midfielder with a powerful profile, scoring ability, proficiency with both feet, and a style similar to that of Frenkie de Jong.

The Swedish midfielder, capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or in a more advanced role, has been on Barcelona’s radar for a year, with reports within the club speaking highly of him. This has prompted Barcelona to act swiftly to convince Bergvall that their proposal is superior to offers from Eintracht Frankfurt and Inter Milan, both willing to offer more money. In fact, Barcelona might negotiate down the €10 million previously agreed upon by Eintracht with Djurgardens, the club holding the player’s federative rights until 2025. Despite Bergvall’s strong desire to join FC Barcelona, the club is cautious about declaring the deal closed, though there is some optimism.

Before Bergvall gives his definitive ‘yes,’ he will visit FC Barcelona’s facilities at the Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despí on Wednesday. The player and his parents have emphasized the importance they place on the club’s sporting project. Therefore, before committing, they want to understand all the details, including the working environment.

FC Barcelona aims to secure Bergvall for the upcoming summer, initially arriving with a place in the reserve team but with the potential to progress to the first team. Bergvall will undoubtedly participate in the preseason with the first team, and the new coach will decide whether to include him permanently or prefer him to gain experience with the reserve team while training with the first team to be ready if needed.