2 weeks ago, I thought I was going to play for Bayern': Barcelona new Right-back Dest

The 19-year-old was indeed close to joining the Bundesliga champions.

“2 weeks ago, I thought I was going to play for Bayern Munich. Eventually, I started to think more and more about a transfer to Barcelona instead,” Sergino Dest told De Telegraaf.

“Me and Ronald Koeman spoke to each other multiple times through phone-calls. I need to find my way at a new club and it’s always nice if you already know people who are going to help you, and who also speak the same language.”

The Netherlands-born American has been officially presented as new Barcelona player on Friday after completing his  €26m move from Ajax earlier this week. The 19-year-old will wear the No.2 shirt at Barca.

“The club sees in me the new right-back of Barca, the number 2 that I received also shows that they have a lot of confidence in me. I hope to achieve a starting spot as soon as possible, I will give everything for that,” Dest continued.

“I have to work very hard and enforce it myself. With my drive, speed and stamina I can be a huge threat for the team on the right side of the pitch.”

Sergino could made his debut for the Catalans in the La Liga clash with Sevilla on Sunday.