Van Damme started playing for Cercle in 2014 and his leukemia was discovered by doctors during medical tests before the 2016/17 season. Since then, his career has been affected by the disease, yet he has managed to return to the team several times. The year before, he announced that the treatment was no longer working and that the doctors were not giving him much hope.
“Words cannot express how we feel, even though we have known that the situation has not been good for some time. Miguel, your determination and strength to fight despite constant obstacles have been admirable. You are an example of perseverance and a positive and fighting spirit. A source of inspiration for all, who are fighting, “said the club’s leaders, who have extended their contract with Van Damm several times despite his illness.
