Inter Milan Deal for Israeli Player Anan Halili Falls Through After Failed Medical

The anticipated transfer of Israeli footballer Anan Halili to Inter Milan collapsed on Monday after he failed the club's stringent cardiac medical examination. Halili's journey, which began at the Mundialito tournament, progressed through Maccabi Haifa and the Belgian league, including impressive UEFA Champions League appearances, was expected to culminate in a 25 million euro contract at San Siro.

Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta addressed the media, explaining that the club only learned of the failed medical minutes before the announcement. He clarified that the rejection was not due to Inter's medical staff but rather the Italian Olympic Committee's strict health regulations, which constitute a "force majeure." Marotta expressed regret over the disappointing news and indicated that the club must now explore alternative options.

Marotta also noted that Inter still needs to fill the right-back position left vacant by Denzel Dumfries, emphasizing that the club did not want this setback. The failure of Halili's transfer forces Inter back to the transfer market to find a new candidate for the role.

Italian sports media, including Sport Mediaset, reported that Inter must resume their search for a right-back after their preferred candidate was ruled out. The collapse of the deal is seen as a significant blow to Israeli football, given Halili's promising career trajectory and the high-profile nature of the potential move.