Anan Khalaili joins Crystal Palace after Inter deal collapses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Anan Khalaili has signed with Crystal Palace on a permanent deal, departing from Union Saint-Gilloise. Initially, he was set to join Inter Milan, which he considered his first choice. However, medical complications regarding a cardiac issue prevented the transfer due to stringent Italian regulations. Khalaili’s agent stated the medical certification issue was resolved quickly in the UK, allowing him to proceed with Crystal Palace instead. The transfer saga underscores differences in player medical regulations between Italy and England.
- •Khalaili officially joins Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise
- •Inter Milan was Khalaili’s first choice this summer
- •Medical regulations in Italy blocked the transfer to Inter
- •Khalaili passed medical checks in the UK within minutes
- •The agent described their reaction following the deal collapse
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Khalaili agent explains why ‘first choice’ Inter couldn’t complete deal: ‘We laughed’
"The agent of new Crystal Palace signing Anan Khalaili has explained why his client was unable to join Inter despite them being his ‘first choice’, and claims that it only took two minutes to get t...
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