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Crystal Palace sign Anan Khalaili for £21 million

8/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Crystal Palace have agreed to sign Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise after he completed a medical and signed a five-year contract to 2031 with a 12-month option.
Palace will pay around £21 million, reported as about €30 million, for the 21-year-old.
A €28 million transfer to Inter Milan collapsed because a medical revealed an irregular heart rhythm.
Khalaili could debut in Palace’s season-opening match against Everton on August 22.

History

Historical Context

In July 2005 Chelsea paid £24.2 million for Didier Drogba, a record signing that helped José Mourinho’s side clinch their first Premier League title in 50 years under Roman Abramovich’s heavy spending. The deal’s rigorous medical set a new standard, which Crystal Palace echoed when a £21 million move for Anan Khalaili was halted by a heart-rhythm issue.

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Story summary

Crystal Palace have agreed to sign Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise after he completed a medical and signed a five-year contract to 2031 with a 12-month option.
Palace will pay around £21 million, reported as about €30 million, for the 21-year-old.
A €28 million transfer to Inter Milan collapsed because a medical revealed an irregular heart rhythm.
Khalaili could debut in Palace’s season-opening match against Everton on August 22.

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