Transfer Talk: Barca close in on Swedish starlet Bergvall

Posted Monday, January 29, 2024 by ESPN

Barcelona are expected to have an official offer for Djurgardens midfielder Lucas Bergvall accepted next week, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Catalan club, still reeling from Xavi Hernandez's confirmation that he will be stepping down as manager at the end of the season, has reportedly settled on a €7 million fixed fee for the 17-year-old, with €3m in potential add-ons.

Even though the deal is going to completed now, the Swede -- who made his senior international debut in January -- will not head to Catalonia until July.

There had been interest from various other big-name clubs across Europe in the talented teenager during recent months, but he has always been very clear of his desire to join Barcelona.

Bergvall was a regular feature for Djurgardens during the 2023 Allsvenskan campaign, often coming off the bench for the side that eventually finished fourth, scoring twice for them.

He also came off the bench in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying defeat to FC Luzern earlier this term.

Bergvall will become the third Swedish player to represent Barcelona after Patrik Andersson, Henrik Larsson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Swedish teen sensation Lucas Bergvall appears to be close to a dream move to Barcelona.