Italian Medical Tests Block Anan Khalaily's Serie A Transfer
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Anan Khalaily's transfer to Serie A was canceled after he failed the Italian Olympic Committee's strict cardiac medical tests, despite passing Inter Milan's exams. No Serie A club can now sign him due to these medical restrictions.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Anan Khalaily failed Italy's Olympic Committee's strict cardiac medical tests.
- He passed Inter Milan's medical exams but failed the independent Olympic Committee protocol.
- The cardiac protocol has become more stringent post-COVID-19 and vaccinations.
- One in three to four players show findings requiring further cardiac investigation.
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli had all shown interest before the transfer collapsed.
- No Serie A club can now sign Khalaily due to the failed medical clearance.
Anan Khalaily's anticipated transfer to Serie A has officially collapsed after he failed Italy's stringent medical examinations. Despite successfully passing Inter Milan's medical tests, Khalaily did not meet the requirements of the Italian Olympic Committee's extended cardiological protocol, which is independent of the club's assessments. This rigorous cardiac screening has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations, with about one in every three to four players showing findings that require further investigation. The additional tests mandated by the Olympic Committee ultimately led to the cancellation of Khalaily's move. Prior to Inter Milan's interest, AC Milan and Napoli had also considered signing him, but due to the failed medical clearance, no Serie A club can now sign Khalaily. He had even been flown to Italy on a private jet and was close to signing before the deal fell through on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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