Crystal Palace summer signing Jacob Montes will join Waasland-Beveren on a season-long loan from Sunday, 1st August subject to international clearance and a Belgian work permit, and will compete in the Belgian First Division B this season.

Montes has already enjoyed a strong start in Belgium, scoring two goals in a pre-season schedule that included First Division A clubs, OH Leuven and Beerschot, and French Ligue 1 champions Lille OSC.

The American midfielder joined Palace in May. He grew up in South Florida, and most recently represented college team Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, where he played a major role in the side that won its first NCAA National Championship in 2019.

During Georgetown's championship campaign, Montes co-led his team in scoring with 11 goals, five assists, and recognition as Big East Conference Midfielder of the Year.