After Steven Gerrard’s contract ran out last winter, the Galaxy said they were done signing over-aged, big-name foreign players. Then on Monday they agreed to terms on a contract with Pele.
Only it’s not the Pele you’re probably thinking of. The player the Galaxy obtained is Pele van Anholt, a 26-year-old defender who played last season with Willem II of the Dutch Eredivisie.
The deal, which is subject to Van Anholt passing a physical, was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Carisle. The Galaxy are expected to formally announce the signing this week and if all goes well, Van Anholt could begin training with the team before it resumes MLS play July 19.