Former Barcelona flop reflects on his time at the club – ‘Those were not good times’

Sergino Dest, the former Barcelona full-back, shared his thoughts on his time at the club, highlighting how he gradually lost confidence both in himself and in his role within the team. 

When he first arrived at Barcelona, he was full of energy and belief in his abilities, but that began to fade over time. Dest admitted that the environment at Barcelona during his tenure was difficult, and this contributed to the challenges he faced.

His journey at the club began during a time of instability, with Barcelona going through institutional difficulties. Despite these challenges, he described his experience as amazing and expressed that he will always carry the club in his heart. 

“It was an amazing experience. I will always carry Barça in my heart,” he began by saying. 

However, he regretted the way his time at Barcelona ended, believing he could still contribute to the team. 

“It was a shame that he had to end like this because he felt he could still be useful for the club. But when a new coach comes in and has his ideas, you can’t change them.”

What happened at Barcelona?

Sergino Dest finally explains what went wrong at Barcelona. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

Dest reflected on how his initial confidence dwindled as the expectations placed on him didn’t align with his playing style. 

He arrived at the club eager to make an impact, taking risks on the ball and pushing forward, which is central to his style of play. 

I  arrived ‘flying’, I wanted to show, and play and things were going well for me on an individual level. But in the end, I was new here, and my teammates didn’t know me. 

However, at Barcelona, he was asked to play a more cautious game, which led to uncertainty in his decisions. This internal conflict between being himself and adapting to the team’s demands began to take a toll on his performance.

“In the end, I have a style in which I often take risks with…

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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar

Publish date : 2024-10-14 05:40:00

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