Sergino Dest: “I Won’t Return to FC Barcelona as Long as Xavi Is Still There”

Spanish giant Barcelona has seen some top names emerge through their ranks. While players worldwide hope to don the Catalan club’s Red and Blue, a current USMNT star seems in no mood to return to his former club. In an interview, ex-Barcelona star Sergino Dest talked about a potential return to the club, claiming he has no plans of playing for the side with head coach Xavi at the helm. The USMNT star is currently on loan at PSV and is expected to return to Spain this summer.

The American right-back has made 20 appearances for the Dutch side across all competitions, putting on an impressive performance. However, PSV is still unsure about sanctioning a full-time transfer for the player. Barcelona head coach, Xavi on the other hand seems to treading a thin path with the higher-ups disappointed with the team’s recent performances.

Sergino Dest is in no mood for a reunion with Xavi!

The USMNT star has failed to make it into Barcelona’s head coach’s first team during his time at the club. The constant snubs seem to have taken a toll on the duo’s relationship, as the defender is not interested in returning to the club until Xavi walks out of the door.

Dest talked about a return to the club in an interview with Dutch magazine Voetbal International, stating, “Xavi is still there. So not for the moment. It will be too difficult. I think that Barcelona, ​​PSV, and I have something to say about this. It can be discussed at the end of the season. Now it is too early.”

It will be interesting to see if Barcelona has plans for the player, with Dest still having a year left in his contract. The Catalan side paid $22 million in October 2020, signing the player to a five-year deal at the club. The USMNT star, during his stint with the side, made 72 appearances for the side but lost his side in the team after falling out of favor with head coach Xavi.

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Xavi under scrutiny as Real Madrid rout Barcelona during Copa de Espana finals

Things have turned from bad to worse for Barcelona head coach Xavi in recent months. The defending La Liga champions have been out of form across all competitions, dropping to fourth place in the league standings. To add more to Xavi’s misery, Real Madrid bashed the side in the finals of the Copa de Espana.

According to reports, Barcelona’s board is losing confidence in the manager. Despite his success with the team last season, the Barcelona boss has failed to replicate the feat this time around. At the moment, Xavi is on a very thin line, with the upcoming games key in deciding his future with the side.

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