Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Crystal Palace signs Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Union SG
A football club called Crystal Palace, which plays in the English Premier League, has signed a new player named Anan Khalaili.
Anan is 21 years old and plays on the right side of the attack.
He used to play for a club in Belgium called Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
Before that, he learned football at his hometown club, Maccabi Haifa, in Israel.
Anan almost joined another famous club, Inter Milan, a few weeks ago.
But that move did not happen because he did not get medical clearance.
Inter's president explained that Italy has very strict rules to protect players' health.
A decision was made by an independent body, not by the club.
Now Crystal Palace will pay about 24.5 million euros for Anan.
Anan has also played 16 times for the Israel national team.
Crystal Palace signed Israeli right winger Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance.
British media reported the transfer fee at 24.5 million euros ($28 million).
The move came weeks after Khalaili's proposed transfer to Inter Milan collapsed due to a lack of medical clearance.
The 21-year-old developed at hometown club Maccabi Haifa before joining Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024 and has made 16 appearances for Israel.
Khalaili is Crystal Palace's fifth summer signing after Óscar Mingueza, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand.
- Who
- Crystal Palace and Israeli winger Anan Khalaili; Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta also commented on the failed Inter transfer.
- What
- Crystal Palace announced the signing of Anan Khalaili from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a five-year deal, with British media reporting a fee of 24.5 million euros ($28 million).
- When
- Saturday, weeks after his proposed move to Inter Milan collapsed about a month earlier.
- Where
- London; the player moved from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Why
- Inter Milan's transfer fell through over medical clearance, and Crystal Palace signed Khalaili as their fifth summer addition.
- Player
- Anan Khalaili
- Age
- 21
- Position
- Right winger
- New club
- Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Previous club
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium)
- Reported transfer fee
- 24.5 million euros ($28 million), per British media
- Contract
- Five-year deal, subject to international clearance
- International appearances
- 16 for Israel