BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defender Sergiño Dest says it is an honor to become the first American to be signed for Barcelona’s senior team.
“It means a lot to me that I am the first American to wear this jersey,” Dest said at his presentation at Camp Nou on Friday, a day after he signed a five-year contract with the five-time European champion.
“I feel very honored. I really want to get started with this team. It is a dream club for me.”
The 19-year-old Dest joined Barcelona after the club paid Ajax 21 million euros ($24.