Lucas Bergvall pens new long-term Tottenham contract during 'exciting times'

[p]The 20-year-old, who has been an unused substitute in [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Spurs[/a]' last two Premier League fixtures against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle United[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/nottingham/UsushcZr/"]Nottingham Forest[/a], has been handed a new deal this week. [/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bergvall-lucas/th3mAHj9/"]Bergvall[/a] was targeted with bids from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest this summer after he raised concerns about his playing time, which still hasn’t improved under manager Roberto De Zerbi. [/p][p]Bergvall was already contracted to Tottenham until 2031, but this week it was revealed that he has signed a new long-term deal, with the new year unclear according to reports. [/p][h2]Bergvall excited for future[/h2][p]The Swedish international, who has made 80 appearances since joining from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/djurgarden/4Kh5hPE1/"]Djurgarden[/a] in 2024, spoke on the new deal and revealed he was excited for the future of the side who invested heavily over the summer window. [/p][p]"[b]I think we're building something great here. It's an exciting time for the club and that's why I'm happy to extend my contract[/b]," he said.[/p][p] "[b]I'm always trying to achieve as much as possible, to be the best version of myself both on and off the pitch and I know this is the right place to do that[/b]. [/p][p] "[b]Personally, my goal is to produce more for the team - performances, goals and assists - to help as much as I can. I'm getting better every day in training and I'm looking forward to what will be a really good season ahead[/b]." [/p][embed guid="3ffc7ddc-7d46-4326-b36c-712685710aa5" url="https://x.com/SpursOfficial/status/2098369713713840563?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][h2]De Zerbi backs Bergvall[/h2][p]Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi also spoke on the decision to tie Bergvall down and backed the youngster to shine in the future as the side builds an exciting project.[/p][p]"[b]Every day in training you can see Lucas' desire to learn, improve and push himself to the highest level[/b]," De Zerbi said.[/p][p]"[b]Lucas is brave, he wants responsibility and has the personality to play in big moments. He also understands that development is a process and he has shown a fantastic attitude towards working on the areas of his game where he can become even better[/b]. [/p][p]"[b]I believe his best football is still ahead of him and we want to give Lucas the platform to reach his full potential[/b]." [/p]