Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Player Anan Khalaili for £21 Million

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaili is expected to be officially announced as a Crystal Palace player within hours, following reports from England that the transfer deal is nearly complete. Fabrizio Romano confirmed on August 13, 2026, that Crystal Palace and Union Saint-Gilloise have finalized all steps for Khalaili's transfer, with the English club agreeing to pay £21 million (approximately 24.5 million euros) for the player. Khalaili's move to the Premier League comes after a turbulent summer, during which a prior transfer to Inter Milan collapsed due to him failing the Italian champions' medical tests.

Khalaili has already passed medical examinations with Crystal Palace and is expected to compete with Daniel Munoz for the right wing-back position. The transfer progressed rapidly in recent days, and only the submission of final documents remains before Khalaili officially joins the English side. Union Saint-Gilloise CEO Philippe Bormans praised Khalaili's potential and physical attributes suited for the Premier League, stating, "Anan is ready for this step."

Social media footage has surfaced showing Khalaili at a Crystal Palace training session signing autographs, wearing the number 25 shirt, which he also wore at Union Saint-Gilloise. This informal confirmation suggests the transfer is effectively complete ahead of any official announcement.