On 25 August 2014, it was announced that Van Kessel had joined the French Ligue 2 side from Avignon, signing a two-year contract with the club. He made his debut for Arles-Avignon in an away match against Nîmes Olympique on 29 August 2014 which ended in a 2–2 draw. On 12 September 2014, he scored his first goal for Arles-Avignon in a 1–0 victory at home against Tours FC.
