'That's Messi next to me!' - Dest reflects on introduction to Barca team-mate as he sets sights on trophies

 

The young fullback admitted he is still adjusting to playing alongside the "special" Argentine

Barcelona and U.S. men's national team fullback Sergino Dest admitted he was star-struck the first time he met Lionel Messi as the American defender also revealed he believes his club can go on to compete on several fronts this year.

Dest joined Barcelona from Ajax this summer, reportedly turning down Bayern Munich in the process.

The defender is a long-time admirer of Barca, and Messi in particular, as he now calls the Argentine his teammate