Dest explains the importance of Koeman in his signing for Barcelona

Sergiño Dest is one of the in-form players at FC Barcelona. The American right-back has started the season in great form and has proven he was a good signing. 

Barça had to beat off competition from Bayern Munich to sign Dest, who explained his reasons for picking the Catalans in an interview with AP. 

"It was not easy, easy, but this is my dream club," he said. "So that is why I chose Barça. I saw some chances. They had some new players for the team.

"Koeman ... wanted me on Barça, so I thought they had a good plan with me. And right now I am playing, so I am happy. I had to take it because you never know when the chance (like this) happens again.”

On Barça current form, he added: "We played well, we had good possession. We play as a team, everybody is defending, everybody is attacking. I think we are on the right path now.

"I am ready and happy to play. If I would be nervous, I shouldn’t come to Barça. For me it is my time to show what I got, try to do my best and help the team out."

Finally, he didn't want to get involved in speculation about Lionel Messi's future. 

"I hear those things, too, but I don’t know what is true or not," Dest said. "I hope I can play with him one more year. But we will see. Everyone wants to have him in this club, but it is his choice."