SERGINO DEST has been warned that his career could be derailed if he joins Manchester United.
The Barcelona full-back was told there was no place for him in Xavi's plans for the season, with the Spanish club ready to let him go for his £17million. is made of.
Manchester United are currently the frontrunners to sign him, despite interest from the likes of
Chelsea.
However, Dest has now been warned that his career could be derailed if he joins the "toxic" environment that exists in Trafford.
Major League Soccer veteran Hercules Gomes told ESPN that he would rather stay on the bench at Barcelona than join United this summer.
He said: "There is no more toxic situation in football around the world thanManchester United.
." Cristiano Ronaldo derailed his career at this very moment.
"If you're Dest, I understand that a center back is currently playing in your position, but listening to Xavi, it seems like he's leaving the door open.
"I don't think it will be so difficult for him at Barcelona compared to the situation at Manchester United.
"You might get paid better, or you might suddenly play, but if it doesn't work, where do you go from there?"
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Barcelona are already looking for Dest's successor and are making the following list. Candidates including Arsenal's Hector Bellerin.
Barça lost first-choice Cesar his Azpilicueta after signing his new two-year deal with Chelsea.
However, along with Bellerin, Barcelona also Tottenham's Juan Foyth.must pay the cancellation clause of the contract.
