Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has told Göteborgs-Posten that he’s delighted Lucas Bergvall has signed for Tottenham Hotspur.
The 18-year-old arrived at Tottenham in the summer, after Spurs agreed a deal with Swedish side Djurgårdens IF in February.
Bergvall has made two appearances for Tottenham so far and Ange Postecoglou gave him minutes during the pre-season.
Jon Dahl Tomasson is well aware of the praise the midfielder has received since moving to the north London club. The manager has also contacted Spurs star Dejan Kulusevski to get updates about Bergvall.
“I have seen all the matches he has played so far. He has done well. He has received much praise from the press as well. I have spoken to Kulusevski about him. He takes steps, and it’s fantastic,” he said.
Prior to joining Tottenham, the Sweden international spent his career in his homeland. GP asked the Dane whether Bergvall is ready to play in the Premier League.
“He plays, and the coach uses him. He is a fantastic talent with great potential. Just moving from Sweden to London is a big challenge and change,” Jon Dahl Tomasson explained.
The midfielder made one appearance for Sweden’s senior team in January 2024. There’s been suggestions Jon Dahl Tomasson could include him in the squad for September’s international break.
The manager has refused to confirm that but did state that he’s keeping a close eye on the Tottenham player.
“It depends on how everyone else performs too. We follow all the players we have on the list, and of course he is on it. There are 40-50 players. We follow all of them, every game. I put together clips based on my principles and discuss them with the staff. We follow everyone who is relevant,” he added.
“There’s not a single player in the whole world who can say we don’t follow him. We have seen all the matches. It’s about whether you have the ability to play the football that SvFF want or not, and the football that’s in line with how I want us to play.”
GP state that on Wednesday, Jon Dahl Tomasson will give the ‘final answer’ on whether he’ll include Bergvall in the squad.
