In 2020, Sergiño Dest got his dream move by becoming the first American to play for Barcelona. The club signed him for $23 million when he was just 19. He built a great relationship with Lionel Messi and played well under Ronald Koeman but when Xavi came in as new coach, he fell out of favor and eventually left the club last year. Speaking to The Athletic, Dest opened up about the time at Barça. “When Xavi came, I didn’t get fair opportunities anymore. I didn’t feel appreciated anymore and my confidence level was lower,” he said. “When Xavi came, a lot of Spanish players were called up. I never had the feeling that I wasn’t good enough, or that I left because I couldn’t hack it.” “On the last day of the season, Xavi told me he’s counting on me for next season and not to worry about what I hear in the media. I went away on vacation happy thinking I’m going to kill it next season.” “Then the next conversation when I’m back was him telling me it’s better that I leave. It felt really...