Barcelona youngster to have a more prominent role in the final matches of the season

Barcelona are gearing up for a crucial summer ahead, which could result in the departure of multiple existing stars.

While Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann and Sergi Roberts are set to top the list of players likely to leave Camp Nou in the summer, the likes of Sergino Dest, Luuk de Jong and Memphis Depay are also facing an uncertain future at the club.

Dest, for one, has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou, with Barcelona reportedly open to including him as part of the swap deal to sign Robert Lewandowski this summer.

However, according to a report from Diario Sport, it appears the American international has no desire to leave Barcelona and wants to continue at the club, as he feels he has the ability to compete for a place in the first team and become a success in the coming years.

After a dodgy start to his life at Barça, the former Ajax starlet has improved significantly under Xavi Hernandez. He has integrated himself well into the Spaniard’s tactical setup, becoming a key outlet for the team in the wide defensive positions.

Dest is currently enjoying life in Barcelona and wants to continue living in the city. The player has earned the faith of Xavi as well, with the coach rating him quite high due to his potential.

With Dani Alves’ future up in the air, Xavi might even look to integrate Dest into a more prominent role in the Barcelona setup during this final stretch of the campaign.

The USMNT was struggling with an injury earlier this month. But he is back to full fitness and could be involved in the action as the Catalans take on Rayo Vallecano tonight, in what could be a must-win encounter for the hosts.