AC Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Sergino Dest on a loan deal. The player is expected to complete his medical for the transfer soon, and once that is done, he will be officially announced as a new signing for the Rossoneri.
A transfer to Manchester United, which would have seen him reunite with former Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag was rumoured. However, the two clubs were not able to reach an agreement for his move.
Sergino Dest to join AC Milan in the coming days
The USMNT international made the move to Camp Nou in 2020 but never had a chance to break into the first team on a regular basis. With Xavi Hernandez leaving him out of his plans altogether, he is now set for a renewed challenge with the Serie A champions.
The two clubs have also agreed to include a buy option worth €20 million in his deal. It is not mandatory, and has the option for a permanent contract until 2027. As a result, if he performs well, he could become a long-term member of the squad.
The injury to Alessandro Florenzi could have forced Milan to sign Sergino Dest. The Italian will be out for a minimum of eight weeks with a hamstring injury. And while he recovers, the youngster will be able to provide cover for club captain Davide Calabria.
