Official: Khalaili signed with Crystal Palace and will be presented today
An all-time record for an Israeli footballer: the top legionnaire was sold from Union Saint-Gilloise for 25 million euros. He signed for five years with an option for an additional season, will earn about 1.5 million pounds in the first season, and will wear the number 25 shirt. He has already held his first training session in London.
It is now official: the transfer of Anan Khalaili from Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise to Crystal Palace of the Premier League has been finalized, breaking the historical transfer record for an Israeli player, which now stands at a massive 25 million euros. The national team player has already joined the team's training and is expected to be presented by the club later today.
Khalaili has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional season at the London club, which will play in the Europa League this season after winning the Conference League last year. He will wear the number 25 shirt. His starting salary will be approximately 1.5 million pounds per season, excluding bonuses, and will increase annually.
Another significant professional development for the Israeli involves Colombian national team defender Daniel Muñoz, who is expected to leave Palace—likely for Chelsea—making Khalaili a leading candidate for the starting lineup in the club's five-player formation. Khalaili's move to Palace follows a previously collapsed deal with Inter due to medical concerns. This time, medical clearance from the English Football Association was granted, with an exceptional agreement that Khalaili assumes responsibility for any future medical issues.
