Multiple High-Profile Football Transfers Collapse This Summer Due to Failed Medicals
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 32 minutes ago
What happened
Several major football transfers, including Israeli Anan Khalaily’s near move to Inter Milan, were canceled this summer due to failed medical examinations. Khalaily eventually joined Crystal Palace, while other players like Aderson, Mamba Dieng, Ibrahima Bah, Andrea Belotti, and Deyan Metalli faced similar setbacks due to medical concerns, primarily involving knee issues. Some transfers remain uncertain pending further medical tests.
- 01Israeli Anan Khalaily’s transfer to Inter Milan failed due to medical issues; he signed with Crystal Palace instead.
- 02Aderson’s 45 million euro move to Manchester United collapsed over knee concerns.
- 03Senegalese striker Mamba Dieng’s free transfer to Lazio was canceled after a failed medical.
- 04Ibrahima Bah’s 20 million euro transfer to Strasbourg was called off due to knee problems.
- 05Andrea Belotti’s contract extension with Cagliari was canceled following medical results.
- 06Deyan Metalli’s 25 million euro transfer to Sunderland is on hold pending further medical tests.
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