Eynan Halaily Becomes Israel’s Most Expensive Football Transfer at €28 Million to Crystal Palace

Eynan Halaily has set a new record as the most expensive Israeli footballer ever with his official transfer to Crystal Palace for €28 million. This deal, finalized on August 15, 2026, significantly surpasses the previous Israeli transfer record of €17 million, held by Moanes Dabbur’s move to Sevilla in the 2019/20 season. Halaily’s transfer also marks the largest sale in the history of Belgian club Saint-Gilloise, where he previously played, and ranks him as the sixth most expensive player ever sold from Belgium, ahead of notable names like Jonathan David and Youri Tielemans.

Halaily’s move places him as the seventh most costly signing in Crystal Palace’s history and the 30th most expensive arrival in the current English Premier League transfer window. His transfer generated a total of €10.1 million for Maccabi Haifa, including future sale percentages, making it the most lucrative exit in Israeli football history. Despite this, Moanes Dabbur still holds the record for the highest cumulative transfer fees received by an Israeli player, totaling €35.9 million compared to Halaily’s €34.5 million.

Wesley Petachi, recently sold for €7.23 million with future sale percentages benefiting Maccabi Tel Aviv, may soon surpass Halaily’s record as the most profitable Israeli football exit. Halaily’s rise highlights the growing international value of Israeli football talent and marks a significant milestone for both the player and the clubs involved.