Israeli Footballer Anan Khalaily Flies to Milan for Medical Ahead of Inter Transfer

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily has departed Brussels for Milan on a private jet sent by Italian giants Inter Milan to undergo medical examinations ahead of finalizing a major transfer. The deal, agreed upon between Inter Milan and Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, involves a transfer fee of 25 million euros including bonuses. Khalaily is set to sign a contract with Inter until 2031, earning approximately 2.2 million euros annually. Inter is expected to officially announce the signing by Sunday.

Khalaily, 21, expressed great excitement about the move, with those close to him noting he has waited for this opportunity his entire life. Throughout negotiations, he remained calm and confident, now facing the challenge to prove himself at a top European club. Since the transfer agreement was publicized, Khalaily has received thousands of messages from former coaches, teammates, and prominent figures in Israeli football.

Inter Milan traditionally plays a 3-5-2 formation, where Khalaily is expected to replace Denzel Dumfries, who was sold to Real Madrid for 20 million euros. This transfer marks Khalaily's second stint abroad; he previously moved from Maccabi Haifa to Union Saint-Gilloise for 6.5 million euros. Khalaily rose through Maccabi Haifa's ranks, becoming a key player in the 2023/24 season before moving abroad, boosted by his impressive performance in the Mundialito tournament. Last season, he made 52 appearances for the Belgian club, scoring six goals and providing six assists.