Xavi has decided to take 22-year-old Barcelona outcast on the US tour – report

Even as question marks linger over the future of Sergino Dest at FC Barcelona, Catalunya Radio is now reporting that manager Xavi Hernandez is ready to give the USMNT international a chance to prove himself during the pre-season.

Indeed, as per the report, Xavi has decided to take Dest on the pre-season tour of the United States of America later this month where he will give the 22-year-old an opportunity to prove himself and earn a place in the plans for the next season.

The right-back is returning from a disappointing loan spell at AC Milan where he played less than 15 matches. It has been widely suggested that Barça will look to part ways with Dest in the summer due to his tactical shortcomings and high wages.

However, so far, there have not been many suitors that are looking to acquire the services of the former AFC Ajax ace. At the same time, the Catalans too require a new right-back this summer but they might be unable to bring in a new face owing to their financial situation.

With Julian Araujo expected to depart on loan, Barça would be left with just Sergi Roberto and Jules Kounde as options, which would be far from ideal. As such, Dest will now have a chance to win over the manager during the pre-season tour of the US.

The Catalans allowed Clement Lenglet and Alex Collado to skip the first week of pre-season training in order to sort out their futures and secure a move away.

However, that has not been the case with Dest, with the 22-year-old reporting for training and being put through the paces by the staff, indicating that he remains an option that Xavi is willing to consider.

The report states that the USMNT international has become more mature and is keen on succeeding at the club after having endured a difficult spell in his Barcelona career so far.

As such, Dest will now look to make the most of his opportunities that will come in the form of friendlies against Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid, and AC Milan in his homeland over the next few weeks.