Israeli Football Transfers Set to Shatter Record with Nearly €55 Million in 2026

Israeli football is experiencing an unprecedented surge in transfer fees paid by foreign clubs for Israeli players. The 2025/26 season set a record with a total of €35.9 million spent on Israeli players during both the summer and winter transfer windows. However, the summer of 2026 is on track to surpass this record significantly. So far, nearly €18 million has been paid for Israeli players abroad, highlighted by the official signing of Manor Solomon. Additionally, three other transfers involving Anan Khalaily, Said Abu Farhi, and Roy Revivo are expected to push the total transfer fees close to €55 million, which would exceed the previous record by about €20 million.

If these transfers are completed, the summer of 2026 will become the most expensive in Israeli football history. Over the past decade, transfer fees for Israeli players have varied, with notable high points including Monas Dabbur's €17 million move to Sevilla in 2019/20 and Oscar Gloukh's €14.75 million transfer to Ajax in 2025/26. The current projected total of €54.92 million for the 2026/27 season, primarily driven by Khalaily's €28 million move to Crystal Palace, represents a dramatic increase in the market value of Israeli football talent abroad.

This trend reflects growing recognition and demand for Israeli players in international football, with the upcoming winter transfer window expected to add further to the record-breaking sums. The football community and fans will be closely watching whether these high-profile transfers finalize, potentially marking a new era of financial success for Israeli football exports.