Sergiño Dest hopes for a quick debut with FC Barcelona | Football

sport">The defender who came over from Ajax did not hesitate and mentioned a right back who celebrated heydays in Catalonia. “My role model is Dani Alves. I’ve seen a lot of videos of him on YouTube and I can still learn a lot from him, because his teammates from back then are still there, like Lionel Messi. I can ask for advice, ”said the United States international with great respect.

sport">“I am proud to be the very first American here,” he said. “This is a dream come true and I can’t wait to play with my teammates. I hope I can play on Sunday. ” According to Dest, the new trainer also played a role in his choice. “Koeman certainly played a role, because he is Dutch and it will be easier to communicate with him.”

‘Followed my heart’

sport">The defender explained why he had chosen Barcelona and not Bayern. “Bayern is a great club and there was interest. But I followed my heart and signed with Barça. I think that was the right decision. This is a club with so much history and I always wanted to play here. Dani Alves was my example and he played here. ”

sport">Dest was also allowed to show his skills as a new player on the field of the imposing stadium of the five-time winner of the most important European Cup. And that went fine, as Dest had already promised in conversation with The Telegraph. “Haha, no of course I am not afraid of that. I’m never nervous anyway and I can keep up ”, he said.

sport">Read in the link below an extensive interview that reporter Mike Verweij had with the brand new defender of the Catalans.

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