If there was any question about Sergiño Dest’s future at Barcelona, the club’s manager Xavi made it even more clear on Saturday.
Dest was left out of Barcelona’s matchday squad entirely for last weekend’s La Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano. Speaking to the media ahead of Sunday’s game against Real Sociedad, Xavi talked candidly about his club’s right back situation.
“Being honest, we wanted to sign Cesar Azpilicueta [from Chelsea] and we couldn’t, so that’s the situation,” Xavi said.
“But we do have players to provide cover there. Ronald [Araujo] did well there last weekend, Sergi Roberto can play there and [Jules Koundé] can as well in case of an emergency.”
Asked if Dest is an option at right back, Xavi said: “He knows what the situation is.”
That situation will likely end with Dest leaving the club before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.
The American international has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent days, with the Independent reporting on Friday that the Red Devils were “making progress” on signing Dest.
Am told United are making progress on Dest, toohttps://t.co/Yt69LKlvQW
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) August 19, 2022
Dest’s next destination is still unclear but it’s becoming increasingly likely the right back will see his Barcelona career end after two seasons.
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