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‘We hope to talk to Sergino soon’ - Netherlands U-21 head coach confirms interest in USMNT fullback Dest

Netherlands Under-21 head coach Erwin van de Looi has confirmed plans to talk with United States international Sergino Dest in hopes of getting him to switch national team allegiances.

A dual-national, Dest has featured for the United States on youth international levels, including representing the Americans at the U-20 World Cup last May.

The 18-year-old fullback has enjoyed an early season breakthrough at Ajax, starting one of the club’s Champions League qualifiers as well as two Eredivisie matches.

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That form has earned him a call up to the senior USMNT side for friendlies against Mexico and Uruguay this international window, with U.