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LA Galaxy Near Deal for Union Standout Jakob Glesnes After Clubs Agree on Terms

Personal terms with Los Angeles remain under discussion after a reported $1 million GAM framework with incentives between the teams.

Overview

  • The Athletic reports the Galaxy and Philadelphia have finalized a club-to-club agreement for Glesnes, with the move pending the defender's contract talks.
  • The package is reportedly $1 million in General Allocation Money plus performance-based add-ons.
  • Glesnes, the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year and a three-time All-Star, signed an extension in August through 2027 with an option for 2028.
  • He anchored the Union back line that conceded an MLS-low 35 goals en route to the 2025 Supporters' Shield before a playoff exit.
  • Philadelphia's roster reshaping continues with Ezekiel Alladoh arriving for a club-record $4.5 million and Tai Baribo reported to be headed to D.C. United, as sporting director Ernst Tanner remains on leave.