Barcelona have been looking to steal a march on the game’s elite by snapping up young talents before they hit the major leagues. It’s been a strategy with mixed success, managing to sign Mikayil Faye and Noah Darvich in the summer, but more recently missing out on the highly coveted Claudio Echeverri. Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall is another name that has been strongly linked with the Blaugrana, with a move to Catalonia seemingly his preference.
The 17-year-old has caught the eye after moving to Swedish giants Djurgardens and earning starts in his first season there. A composed central midfielder capable of evading pressure and picking a pass, the likes of Udinese, Juventus and Manchester United have also been linked to him.
Bergvall acknowledged that there was a lot of reports about his future flying around.
“I know there’s a lot of speculation, but I’m trying to focus on the national team and I’m happy to be here for the January camp. For now I am a Djurgarden player,” Bergvall said, as quoted by MD.
The Catalan daily report that Djurgardens want at least €9m for Bergvall, although other reports have said his price tag could be nearer €15m – he confirmed his future was open though.
“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.”
The latest reporting in Spain is that Barcelona will be forced to watch on as Bergvall moves elsewhere. While they had agreed the outlines of a move with the player’s agent, the price tag is likely to exceed their means, with other sides capable of paying more. For Barcelona it will be a fine balance between bringing in top talent before it reaches the top level, and taking risks on youngsters despite a precarious economy as it is.
Aaronpauljr
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They Flop when they come to Europe!
6lord_ii
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
You have a valid point but at the same time Barca is in deep financial crisis so going for already established players is really difficult I believe Barca will be way better for next season
coteknos
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I think Barça should get a coach that has a lot of experience coaching in the EPL, fast tough players and style. These traits would help Barça
coteknos
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In other words he is proud that he will not go to Barca
He’s proud that he would go to Barça for a fee that recognizes his talent
coteknos
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I think Barça should keep TerStegen, De Jong, Araujo. The rest should be young players that come out of the Macia and don’t cost any additional money. There’s a lot of young talent already. Barça has a huge financial problem and unless the club is sold to private buyer, playing like this for a few years and selling, the problem will remain there. Take the long term view Barça
AbrahMkonoJr
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Is this kid that good..
loopholes
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The problem is just that we had a wrong coach is all cuz Xavi can’t manage those lamasia player he only want a players that already established themselves somewhere else.. nothing good came out of Nazareth
Barcelona should go for an experienced coach who has coached a UCL champion team and knows the playing style of la liga. The same thing is happening with United rather than looking for good coaches they are just looking into old legends. I respect Xavi as a player but he is still too soon to handle a European giant like Barcelona
Hineiklnsu
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I thought it was Frankie de jong
hedabmnouz
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kkkkkk xavi want every player the sign of
Zico711
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
The problem is just that we had a wrong coach is all cuz Xavi can’t manage those lamasia player he only want a players that already established themselves somewhere else.. nothing good came out of Nazareth
patoski
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
and barca fan that disagrees with your write up is dumb... madrid buy targeted players barca buy random players that's the difference
Constantinetino
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
Xavi is just stupid
Constantinetino
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
U have a point bro
loopholes
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there is no need for Barcelona to rack all these players. Look at Ancelotti even though we are without a defender. he is trying to roll the squad. Barcelona are randomly buying players since Messi left. This is the difference made by Ancelotti's experience. Barcelona management needs to have a tight rope on the coach.
ishti
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In other words he is proud that he will not go to Barca
Menzaxxxxx
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😂😂What happened to our lovely club.... Even a championship club can sign that guy without hesitation.... We are not broke, We are bankrupt