De Zerbi urges Bergvall to stay amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi confirmed he wants midfielder Lucas Bergvall to remain with the club despite transfer interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. De Zerbi indicated Bergvall started in Spurs' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC, stressing he cannot guarantee a starting position. Amid challenges from new signings Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, the manager acknowledged previous mistakes in handling Bergvall's role, noting the player seeks more playing time in a central midfield position. De Zerbi emphasized the need for commitment from Bergvall to fit into the team's competitive structure.
- •Lucas Bergvall received multiple offers from Premier League clubs.
- •He started in Tottenham's recent penalty shootout victory over Sydney FC.
- •De Zerbi admitted to mistakes in managing Bergvall this past season.
- •Bergvall seeks a role as a central midfielder within the team.
- •New signings may affect Bergvall's playing opportunities this season.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi outlines Bergvall position
"Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he has told midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay but cannot promise him a starting role. The Sweden international, 20, has received multiple offers from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but surprisingly started Spurs' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. De Zerbi admitted he made mistakes in his handling of Bergvall during a chaotic end to the season following his appointment in March, when he narrowly guided Spurs to Premier League safety with a final-day victory over Everton.
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