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LA Galaxy close in on Jakob Glesnes deal, terms with Philadelphia Union complete
- LA Galaxy are nearing a deal to sign Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia Union, with terms between clubs reportedly completed.
- Terms include over $1 million in guaranteed GAM plus performance-based add-ons for Glesnes.
- Glesnes, 31, has been a Union mainstay since 2020 and finished second in Defender of the Year voting in 2025.
- The move would follow LA Galaxy’s MLS Cup victory in 2024 and a challenged defense in the current season.
- Glesnes would bolster Galaxy’s defense as Riqui Puig returns from ACL injury.
- Glesnes has 224 appearances for the Union across all competitions since 2020.
- The deal could affect European interest in Union defender Olwethu Makhanya.
- Tom Bogert of The Athletic provided exclusive, original insights on the MLS transfer.
- The 2025 reports indicate the deal is in talks, with terms finished but finalization pending.
- The Athletic article by Tom Bogert serves as the primary source for transfer details.
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