SI.com · Sep 4, 2019
U.S. Defender Sergiño Dest Confirms Netherlands' Interest in Him
U.S. Soccer and the Netherlands federation went head-to-head in the Women's World Cup final. Now they're in a battle over a men's national team fullback.
Sergiño Dest, the 18-year-old dual Dutch-American national who plays for Ajax, has drawn interest from the Netherlands and says he's keeping his options open as it relates to his international eligibility. Called up by U.S. manager Gregg Berhalter for the first time for upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Uruguay, Dest spoke to reporters on Wednesday and revealed that the Dutch have indeed come calling as well.