The impossible dream of Cholo Simeone

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Atlético de Madrid keeps Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, a 20-year-old, as a top priority on their agenda, which has become the dream signing but a completely utopian one for Diego Pablo Simeone in this summer transfer market. An impossible request from Cholo to the mattress team.

The Argentine coach considers the Nordic footballer as the perfect piece to take his midfield to the next level. However, Tottenham Hotspur's board has set an inflexible valuation of 50 million pounds (around 58 million euros) for his transfer.

Simeone dreams of signing Lucas Bergvall

The Metropolitano offices have already made it clear that the club is not willing to reach such a figure. This, combined with the rejection from other European suitors such as Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, or RB Leipzig to pay that price, makes the arrival of the Scandinavian player an unattainable desire for the Rojiblancos in this July.

The sports management led by Andrea Berta shares Cholo's admiration for the talent from Stockholm but prioritizes the financial health of the organization. Salary control demands cautious budget management in the summer, prioritizing other positions before risking resources on a single move.

Reasons why Simeone is enamored with the Swedish gem

The Colchonero coach sees in the midfielder an ideal player for both short and long term, thanks to a maturity uncommon for his age. At 20 years old, the central midfielder already holds 14 caps for the Swedish national team, showing leadership qualities in high-level football.

Lucas Bergvall stands out for his tremendous versatility on the field, being equally solid as a second central midfielder or as an interior player in a three-man midfield. His physical presence and vision to break lines are qualities that the coach of Atlético de Madrid craves to bring dynamism and freshness to his team's engine room.

The Argentine strategist yearns for a player with these characteristics to manage the workload of his regulars and ensure much faster transitions in the opponent's field. However, he reluctantly accepts that English financial demands completely block his plans.

Tottenham's conditions that distance the Swede from the Metropolitano

The strong position of the North London club in negotiation talks is absolute. The player joined the Premier League club in July 2024 and signed a long-term, secure contract expiring in the summer of 2031, giving Daniel Levy a significant advantage in any discussion.

After an outstanding season 2025/2026, playing 50 official matches, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists, his market value on Transfermarkt has soared to 35.00 million euros. Aware of this growth, London already turned down a formal offer in June 2026 that hovered around 50 million euros net.

The British board is not in a rush to sell and sets a price range between 45 and 50 million pounds, an amount prohibitive for the Rojiblancos' treasury. Unless Tottenham substantially lowers its selling intentions before the market closes, the dream of seeing the Swede in red and white will remain an impossibility for Atlético de Madrid.

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