The LA Galaxy have completed the transfer of defender Jelle Van Damme to Royal Antwerp F.C. in the Jupiler Pro League, Belgium’s top-flight division, the club announced today. The Galaxy receive $235,000 from Antwerp F.C. for Van Damme, 33, who departs from the Galaxy after joining the club on a free transfer prior to the 2016 MLS season, making 46 appearances over two years.
“Jelle came to us and requested to return home to Belgium to be closer to his children,” LA Galaxy General Manager Pete Vagenas said. “We worked closely with Jelle and Royal Antwerp so that we could make this move possible for Jelle and his family.