Bergvall Saga Concludes: Swedish Player Chooses Tottenham Over Barcelona

The resolution of the Bergvall case saw the Swedish player signing with Tottenham. Despite optimism prevailing in Barcelona in the days leading up to the Scandinavian’s future, Tottenham’s intervention proved decisive. The ‘Spurs’ put more money on the table and made a stronger commitment, leading the Catalan club to believe that such a substantial effort for a player with much to prove was not feasible.

According to SPORT sources, things started going awry when the midfielder’s agents, at the last minute, demanded a higher commission (double the usual range for such operations, approximately 10 to 20%) and insisted on a first-team contract for the 17-year-old. Barcelona, from the outset, offered an initial contract with the reserve team, gradually integrating into the dynamics of the first team. However, they believed the player needed development, with a prior stint with the second team before fully entering the first-team setup.

Working Secretly with Tottenham Bergvall and his entourage had previously used Barcelona’s name in the media, expressing the player’s desire to play for Barça. According to Barcelona’s perspective, this was a clear tactic to inflate the player’s price. They informed the Catalan club that they were the top choice for the youngster.

They made public appearances in Barcelona, intending to pressure Tottenham to meet their financial demands. Meanwhile, the representatives secretly collaborated with Tottenham, while their dealings with Barcelona were conducted more openly in the preceding months.

Utilizing Barcelona for Gains Barcelona refused to engage in this game. They made the efforts they deemed appropriate, and Deco, upon realizing the agents’ tactics, stuck to the initial offer. Consequently, it was the agents who guided Bergvall towards Tottenham for economic reasons, seeking greater gains. They strategically ‘used’ Barcelona as a means of exerting pressure.

The sporting director of Djurgardens, Bergvall’s former club, even stated in an interview, “We calmly started working with Tottenham, while it took the media quite some time to catch on. The Spurs were impressed.”

Whether the player’s dream truly involved Barcelona more than London remains uncertain, but his representatives ensured he ended up where the financial gain was greater. And thus concludes the saga.