Dutch Eredivisie champions PSV officially has all three U.S. men’s national team players back at its disposal for the foreseeable future.
Sergino Dest has joined PSV in a permanent deal from Barcelona, both clubs announced Saturday. Dest, who suffered a serious knee injury earlier this year, signed a four-year contract with the reigning Eredivisie champs.
“To begin with, PSV believes in me and I am greatly appreciated here,” Dest said. “I got to know the club as very warm, as I have never experienced anywhere. Those are important aspects for someone in my situation and give me confidence that I can rehabilitate well here. Once it’s that far, it’s very nice that the game we’re playing here suits me. I’m really looking forward to making minutes again, being important and grabbing titles.”
The 23-year-old spent all of last season in Eindhoven, scoring two goals and adding seven assists in 37 combined appearances for PSV. Alongside international teammates Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi, Dest helped PSV win the league title last season and reach the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Dest’s Barcelona contract was set to expire in June 2025. He made 72 combined appearances for the La Liga giants, scoring three goals and adding four assists. Dest also spent time at AC Milan on loan while under contract at Barcelona.
Dest’s torn ACL in April forced him to miss the USMNT’s involvement in the ongoing 2024 Copa America.
He is expected to make his return to competitive action in early 2025.
