Inter Milan Nears Record-Breaking Transfer of Israeli Defender Anan Khalaily

Inter Milan is close to finalizing the transfer of Israeli defender Anan Khalaily from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, marking the most expensive transfer in Israeli football history. According to reports from Italy on July 4, 2026, the two clubs have only a small gap remaining in negotiations, expected to be bridged through bonuses and a percentage of any future sale. Khalaily has already agreed to personal terms with Inter, signing a contract until 2031 with an annual salary of 1.8 million euros, pending the completion of the transfer details with Union Saint-Gilloise.

Union Saint-Gilloise is demanding between 25 and 30 million euros for Khalaily, a figure that previously blocked a move to Napoli despite their offer of 1.5 million euros per season to the player. This transfer would surpass the previous record for an Israeli player, set by Sevilla in 2019 when they paid 17 million euros for Munas Dabbur. Khalaily, who joined Union Saint-Gilloise in summer 2024 for 6.5 million euros, played 52 games last season, scoring six goals and providing six assists.

If the transfer is completed, Khalaily is expected to replace Denzel Dumfries at Inter, who is set to join Real Madrid this summer. Khalaily will likely play as a wing-back in Inter’s three-center-back formation, competing for playing time with Brazilian Luis Henrique, who joined last summer. The deal represents a significant step in Khalaily’s career and a major move for Israeli football on the European stage.