Sergiño Dest‘s performance with the USMNT in the World Cup did not go unnoticed, because of the good image left by the whole team in general and, in particular, with the American defender, who is currently at AC Milan, which plans to exercise the option to buy.
According to the Italian newspaper ‘Corriere dello Sport‘, the performance of Sergiño Dest left the Milan board satisfied and they would be willing to pay the $20 million requested by Barça for the purchase option.
Crazy scenes at USMNT’s hotel after victory against Iran
Although Dest had little activity in the first half of his loan with the ‘rossonero’ team, his performance in the United States increased the hope of what he can do in the Serie A from 2023.
For its part, Barcelona will also be happy to receive one more income, after the financial problems it has had to solve with multiple levers, which were not enough to be out of the Champions League.
Dest dreams of staying at Milan
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Dest arrived at Milan on the last day of the transfer market, on loan. However, the Italian club has an option to buy him for $20 million euros, which after his participation in the World Cup he will not hesitate to make effective.
On being loaned to Milan, Dest spoke at a press conference. “I am very happy here and I will give 100% to stay. There is an option to buy in the contract between AC Milan and Barcelona, so I will give my best because I hope Milan will sign me.”
The player also made reference to adapting to the change of league and predicted that he could be a more complete player and focus on improving his defensive skills, as he saw in the change of team an opportunity to grow, which has not presented itself at the club, but after shining with Team USA in Qatar, it could be the boost he was hoping for to consolidate himself in Serie A.