Xavi’s current role as the manager of Barcelona is hindering the potential return of one of the club’s former stars.
Sergino Dest has acknowledged that his future at Barcelona may only materialize if head coach Xavi were no longer at the helm of the club.
While Dest was a regular starter under the previous Barcelona coach, Ronald Koeman, he faced challenges with injuries after Xavi assumed the managerial position. Additionally, his loan spell at AC Milan during the previous season did not yield the desired success.
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In the 2023/24 season, Dest opted for another loan and played a significant role for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie.
Despite having a contract with Barcelona until 2025, Dest expresses skepticism about returning. In response to inquiries about the possibility, he stated via Voetbal International, “Only if the situation changes there. Xavi is still there now. So at the moment, no, that will be too difficult.”
The USMNT right-back may see his preference realized if Barcelona continues to struggle, as Xavi is reportedly under scrutiny following a disappointing series of results.