Sergino Dest made history two weekends ago when he became the first American soccer player to suit up for Barcelona. This came after the 19-year-old right back was signed for 25 million euros from Ajax, where he starred last season. The Athletic's Paul Tenorio interviewed some of Dest's former coaches and teammates, and he joins us to explain how the teenager has made such a rapid ascent, what expectations await him, and why he chose to play for the U.S. instead of his country of birth.

Read Paul Tenorio and Dermot Corrigan's profile of Sergino Dest:

https://theathletic.com/2107987/2020/10/01/sergino-dest-barcelona-koeman/?source=theleadpodcast

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The First American To Play For Barcelona