Bergvall signs new Tottenham deal as Richarlison future remains unclear

Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract at Tottenham, coming three months after he told the club he wanted to leave. BBC Sport reports that the 20-year-old asked for a move in the summer after seeing his minutes limited following Roberto de Zerbi’s arrival as manager late last season.

Renewal for Bergvall

After the extension, De Zerbi said Spurs need to help Bergvall improve, insisting the midfielder was “fantastic” at the start of pre-season. He also pointed to the depth in his position, naming Sandro Tonali, Rodrigo Bentancur and Conor Gallagher, while stressing that Bergvall should still play a meaningful role later in the campaign.

Bergvall celebrated the decision in his own words: “I think we’re building something great here,” he said, adding that he wants to produce more for the team through performances, goals and assists. De Zerbi previously said in July that Bergvall is “a top, top, top player”, but acknowledged he made mistakes in his handling of the situation at the end of last season.

No update on Richarlison

Attention, meanwhile, remains on Richarlison. De Zerbi did not provide any clarity on the Brazilian’s future, saying in a news conference: “I don’t know… It’s not my job.” He suggested the club and the player’s camp are better placed than the media to explain what happens next.

BBC Sport adds that Richarlison is understood to be exploring his options and has been pushing for release from the remainder of his deal, which runs out next summer. Spurs, though, can also trigger a 12-month extension. The forward has also been left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad after a proposed deadline-day move to Everton collapsed.

Clubs’ interest

The renewal follows summer interest from Aston Villa and Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest had a £38m bid rejected earlier in the window.