Crystal Palace signs Anan Khalaili in most expensive deal for an Israeli soccer player
LONDON — Crystal Palace announced the signing of Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Saturday, weeks after the Israel winger’s proposed move to Inter Milan broke down.The 21-year-old Khalaili, who primarily plays on the right, signed a five-year deal “subject to international clearance,” the Premier League team said on its website. British media reported the transfer fee was 24.5 million euros ($28 million), making him the most expensive Israeli signing.“I’m happy to be here, I’m excited, and I can’t wait to start,” said Khalaili.“I’ve followed the Premier League –- it’s a new challenge for me –- and I’ve followed Crystal Palace for a long time. I’m happy to be here.”“We are very excited to have completed this signing and we are delighted that Anan has chosen to continue his journey with Crystal Palace,” said Palace chairman Steve Parrish.The transfer comes a month after Inter president Giuseppe Marotta…
Crystal Palace has signed Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for a reported 24.5 million euros ($28 million), making him the most expensive Israeli soccer player. The 21-year-old signed a five-year deal, weeks after his proposed move to Inter Milan fell through due to medical clearance issues in Italy. Khalaili, who primarily plays on the right, expressed his excitement, stating, "I'm happy to be here, I'm excited, and I can't wait to start." Palace chairman Steve Parrish added, "We are very excited to have completed this signing." Khalaili, who has 16 appearances for Israel, previously played for Maccabi Haifa before joining Union Saint-Gilloise in 2024.
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