The Norwegian midfielder has broken through in Allsvenskan this season with eight goals and 15 assists in 21 league games for Djurgården, who bought him outright from Moss FK in the summer of 2025. Asked about recent reports linking him with Barcelona and Newcastle United, he declined to engage directly.
Instead, he told TV 2: "I'm not going to comment on that. But this summer I felt secure that I still had room to grow in Allsvenskan and areas where I could keep developing.
"I'm very happy with my current situation."
Hegland has also been linked with Anderlecht and Newcastle United in recent weeks, and is reported to have turned down the Belgian club over the summer, while French side Lorient made concrete contact around the same time. He said seeing Barcelona's name attached to his own is still a source of pride, even from a distance:
"When it's that far from being concrete, it's fun to read about it, but you just have to focus on what you yourself can influence. I enjoy playing for Djurgården and feel it suits me well in most ways. It's a huge compliment that people are taking notice. It's a sign that I'm doing well. I just see it as a huge compliment."
Hegland also weighed in on a debate stirred up by Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken, who recently claimed Sweden's Allsvenskan does not match the level of Norway's Eliteserien in terms of pace.
"It's been hard to miss. It can feel a bit uncomfortable to end up in the middle of it, but it's interesting to see what people think. I haven't played in Eliteserien and wouldn't call myself an expert on either league. I'm maybe not the right person to talk about it, but there's no denying Eliteserien is a bit more frantic and features play that surges back and forth more."
He was quick to defend the league he currently plays in, and pointed to its supporter culture as a hidden asset for developing players.
"It's a good league. A league that focuses on playing football, I think. A lot of teams try to play and are brave on the ball, with a lot of technical players. I also find it's a league with a strong tactical side. You shouldn't underestimate that. There's probably a reason why so many players sold from Stockholm clubs go on to succeed later in their careers. Performing in front of 2,000 or 3,000 spectators is one thing, but playing in front of 20,000 or 30,000 is a completely different animal. That's an important quality for a footballer to have."