Barcelona contract an American player for 26 million euros

Spanish football club Barcelona announced today the completion of the contract with right-back Sergio Dest from Ajax, in a deal worth 26 million euros (30 million dollars).

The 19-year-old American international defender joins Barcelona for 21 million euros, along with five million variants, with a five-year contract, including a penalty clause of 400 million euros.

Barcelona said in a statement on its website: "Sergio Dest combines many of the wonderful features required in a defender: attack when asked to do so, defend with solidity, as well as his prowess in possession of the ball and creativity."

Barcelona announced last September that right-back Nelson Simedo had moved to Wolverhampton, England, and Deest will compete for a place in the squad with Sergi Roberto.

It should be noted that Barcelona has a good relationship with Ajax, and he included midfielder Frenkie de Jong last season for 75 million euros.

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