Barcelona outcast set to join PSV on loan with a €10m buy option

Barcelona’s work in the transfer window is in full swing, as the Catalans are eager to fulfill their objectives before the window slams shut.

In addition to incorporating a variety of new players, carrying out exit operations have been equally pivotal to Barcelona’s transfer strategies.

One of the players who has been alienated from Xavi’s squad plans for a while now is Sergino Dest, and after much anticipation, it appears his sale is set to materialize.

Dest on his way out

Previously, it was reported that various clubs approached Dest, with as many as four teams gunning for the American’s signature.

Now, according to SPORT, Sergino Dest is set to join PSV on loan with a €10 million buyout option. The Dutch side will pay half of the player’s salary.

Dest will depart for Eindhoven in the next few hours to finish the medical checkup and sign the contract.

As the departure of Dest looks close to completion, Barça will be able to thin out their roster and dispose of a player who held little significance to Xavi and whose transfer had fallen through.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Joao Cancelo implies the club are already looking to upgrade on the former Ajax man.

After a rough loan spell at AC Milan and a subpar pre-season, Dest will be looking to turn his ailing fortunes around at PSV.

While both parties have agreed to a loan spell, Barca have attached a €10 million buy option, which they hope will be activated, especially with the player previously finding success with Ajax in the Dutch League.

In the meantime, though, freeing up space in the wage bill now enables the Blaugrana to focus on transactions to bolster the squad further.