“Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong don’t understand why I was sold” – Ex-Barcelona full-back

“Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong don’t understand why I was sold” – Ex-Barcelona full-back

Former Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest has claimed that some of his ex-teammates did not understand the decision to move him on. The USMNT defender spent two seasons at Camp Nou, before a spell on loan at AC Milan, and an eventual transfer to PSV Eindhoven in 2023.

Dest ended up playing 72 games for Barcelona, scoring three times and giving four assists, following a €21m move from Ajax. He explained that he would be open to a return to the Catalan giants.

“Signing for Barca would still be a dream. Hansi Flick’s style of play is incredible. I think I’d fit in well,” he told NPO Radio, via Sport.

Araujo and de Jong did not understand Dest sale

After falling out of favour under Xavi Hernandez though, Dest left on loan, and then joined PSV on a free after a second loan. Dest went on to explain that Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong had felt he was a good fit for the Blaugrana.

“I spoke with Araujo some time ago after the US-Uruguay game, and we had a good chat. He told me that he and Frenkie sometimes comment that they don’t understand why I was sold, that I would fit in well here.”