Neve Yosef Youth Club to Earn Hundreds of Thousands from Anan Khalaily Transfer

The anticipated transfer of Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily is set to generate significant revenue not only for his current club but also for Neve Yosef, a youth club where he played as a 15-year-old during the 2019/20 season. Khalaily, who grew up in Maccabi Haifa's youth system, is expected to be sold for a fee between 25 and 30 million euros, potentially making him the most expensive Israeli player ever transferred. Under FIFA's solidarity mechanism, Neve Yosef is entitled to 0.0025% of the transfer fee, which could amount to approximately 75,000 euros if the transfer reaches 30 million euros, or 63,000 euros if it is 25 million euros. This translates to roughly 216,000 to 257,000 Israeli shekels for the small club, which currently competes in the national youth league.

Anan Khalaily scored 25 goals for Neve Yosef in the northern district of the national league, and his brother Iyad also played for the club for two years. Neve Yosef has been a stepping stone for several notable players, including Noam Ben Harush, Nikita Stiovanov, and Omer Dahan, and even had Barak Bachar as a youth team captain. Originally founded as a community project for at-risk youth, Neve Yosef has grown to include around 450 children and appointed a professional manager.

Majdi Khalaily, father of Anan and Iyad, praised the club for its inclusive environment and coexistence values, highlighting its role in fostering cooperation among diverse communities. The upcoming transfer is expected to provide a substantial financial boost to Neve Yosef, supporting its ongoing development and youth programs.