Sergiño Dest has not hidden his admiration for Lionel Messi since there were approaches from the Blaugrana team to sign him and
the Argentine himself became a motivation for the American player to choose to go with the Culé team
and not with Bayern Munich, this combined that the former Ajax's dream was always to belong to the squad of the painting directed by Ronald Koeman.
The US national
team was presented to the press on Friday 2 October and
on Saturday had his first training with the first team of the Bar
ça
where he
finally was able to
meet the South American star.
After crossing a few words with Messi, Dest attended an interview for Dutch television 'NOS' and
spoke of his first meeting with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.
"Today I saw everyone, Messi too.
Messi does not speak English, but it was very special to meet him. If I'm honest, I don't know what he told me, but while we were both smiling, everything must be fine, right?
" North American.
He is also an admirer of Ronaldinho
"I chose Barcelona because I've always dreamed of playing for Barca.
Ronaldinho is my idol and a legend at this club. When I heard about the interest of the club, did not have to think twice ,
"
said Dest.
