Tottenham Hotspur managed to secure the signing of Swedish sensation Lucas Bergvall just as the January transfer window was drawing to a close.
Spurs sealed a five-year deal to bring the midfielder from Djurgardens IF, reportedly for €10 million.
Bergvall will remain at his current club until the end of the season before linking up with the Lilywhites in July.
Nevertheless, with the significant move comes the inevitable challenges, which the teenager has already begun to encounter.
Lucas Bergvall has got a target on his back since signing for Tottenham
In a recent interview with Fotbollskanalen (via Sport Witness) Bergvall revealed that opposition players have begun singling him out since his notable move to the Premier League.
The 18-year-old admitted that the focus on him has increased since his transfer, as opponents seek to target him much more because of the perceived pressure linked with a high-profile move.
He acknowledged that he has experienced rough treatment on the field, especially since signing with Tottenham.
He said:
“Yes, of course it has become more. Absolutely. People probably want to push me now that I’ve signed for Tottenham. But that’s how it’ll be. You just have to get used to it. It won’t be less in the future.”
In response to a query about the Spurs’ involvement, he stated:
“I’m young, and a lot of people like hitting me, especially after a player gets sold for a high price.”
The young player has persevered in showcasing his talent in Allsvenskan despite the obstacles, mesmerizing viewers with exceptional performances.
With four goals and four assists in his nine Djurgardens outings this season, he’s been in outstanding form.
According to reports, the Tottenham staff is so satisfied with the young player that they intend to keep him in the first team for the upcoming season rather than loaning him out.
