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Dest explains why he chose Barcelona over Bayern as USMNT star relishes 'exciting' Messi meeting

Sergino Dest went with his heart in choosing Barcelona over Bayern Munich and has vowed to do whatever it takes to help Lionel Messi.

Barca beat Bayern to the signature of the United States right-back, who joined from Ajax in a deal that could eventually cost the Catalan club €26 million (£24m/$30m) .

Dest signed a five-year contract with a €400m (£362m/$468m) buyout clause, opting for Barca despite them being thumped 8-2 by Bayern in the Champions League quarter-finals last season .

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"Bayern are a great club and there was interest from them, but I followed what my heart told me to and for that I signed for Barca.