Lucas Bergvall’s cryptic response to Tottenham release clause question will worry Spurs fans

However, after being handed increased responsibility at the start of the new campaign, the former Djurgården prodigy executed a complete U-turn by committing his future to the club.

Despite the relief of securing his long-term commitment, Bergvall’s refusal to rule out a release clause has left supporters worried.

There are suggestions that a pre-agreed buyout valuation may have been the compromise required to convince the young playmaker to sign, protecting Tottenham’s financial leverage while giving top European suitors a clear path should he decide to move in the future.