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Sergino Dest has impressed in his time at Barcelona since joining from Ajax at the start of last season, prompting interest from clubs across Europe as a result - although links to Chelsea are not likely to come to fruition in winter, his agent claims.
Dest, 21, joined the Blaugrana for £18million in October 2020 after amassing 38 appearances for Ajax at the age of just 19.
He has continued his good form at the Nou Camp, already making 57 appearances under the guidance of Ronald Koeman and Xavi in the space of just 15 months.
His athleticism, attacking nous and excellent technical qualities ensured the Dutchman becoming a permanent fixture in the starting XI.
Announcing himself as one of the world's best young right-backs, Dest has attracted attention from across Europe - including piquing the interest of European champions Chelsea.
Sergino Dest has been one of Barcelona's better young players in his time at the Nou Camp (Image: GETTY)
However, his agent Michael Reschke insists the USA international is happy where he is in Catalonia.
“It’s a great club. That’s why it’s actually rather unlikely at the moment.”
Defensive reinforcements are likely to be paramount to Tuchel's success given Reece James and Ben Chilwell's injury woes, alongside the huge issue of four key contracts expiring in the summer - namely Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva.
Chelsea were rebuffed in a bid for ex-Everton star Lucas Digne before his eventual £25move to Aston Villa last week.
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