USMNT star Sergino Dest reveals what it was like to play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona for one season

Speaking to De Telegraaf, Dest revealed that he learned a lot during the year he played alongside the now eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. In 2020, the duo crafted their trade together in La Liga and across Europe.

He said: "I played with Messi for one year, and even though it is impossible to do what he does, I learned a lot of things just by watching him.”

Dest's time at Barcelona truly never want to plan, however, he's found massive success in the Netherlands with PSV. He's become a go-to starter under Peter Bosz, flourishing with fellow internationals Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi. The Dutch side are top of the Eredivisie and have advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Dutch side return to action on January 13 against Excelsior, with their next Champions League match coming against Borussia Dortmund on February 20.