Anan Khalaili Set for Record Israeli Transfer to Inter Milan
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Israeli national-team winger Anan Khalaili was reported Thursday evening to be on track for a record move from Union Saint-Gilloise to Inter Milan. Reports put the package at about 25 million euros, or 23 million euros plus bonuses, which would make the 21-year-old the most expensive Israeli player ever. The move follows two successful seasons in Belgium, where Khalaili helped Union win domestic honors, played in Europe and drew interest from major clubs. Maccabi Haifa, his former club, is expected to benefit from sell-on and solidarity payments, turning the transfer into a wider Israeli soccer milestone.
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Sources factually disagree on the exact transfer package and finality wording: Srugim reports Inter agreed to pay 23 million euros plus bonuses, Ynet and JPost report a 25 million euro package, and Sport5 describes 25 million euros including bonuses while adding Maccabi Haifa's expected share. Ynet says Khalaili will sign, JPost says he is set for the move, and Sport5 describes the transfer as agreed or announced. The remaining facts are uniform: Khalaili is headed from Union Saint-Gilloise to Inter Milan, the fee would set an Israeli-player record, and the deal follows negotiations with the Belgian club.
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