The father of PSV Eindhoven teen Richard Ledezma admits they turned down Barcelona when deciding to leave the US last year.
The youngster, 18, signed for PSV before Christmas from Real Salt Lake - though not before fielding an approach from Barca.
Father Jorge Ledezma told Marca: "He was very enthusiastic about that possibility, but in the end we decided, together with his agent, that it was better to leave for PSV.
"We believe he will have more opportunities here than in Barcelona."
Ledezma is an U20 USA international, though also qualifies for Mexico.
Jorge adds: "I'd like to see him playing in the national team of Mexico, but I will always respect the choice of my son."