Inter to run further medical tests on Anan Khalaili

A notable development has emerged during the medical stage of a deal Inter had been closing in on this summer transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano, among the most reliable names in transfer news, the Nerazzurri will carry out additional medical tests on young right-back Anan Khalaili, whose transfer had been agreed. The reason cited is that a heart-related matter was flagged during the player's medical.

Khalaili's transfer had been largely completed days earlier. Inter had reached an agreement with Union Saint-Gilloise for the 21-year-old worth €25 million as a fixed fee plus add-ons, with personal terms also settled on the player's side. The young right-back had been one of the Belgian side's key figures last season, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists across 42 competitive matches. The deal also included a 15 per cent sell-on cut for his former club Maccabi Haifa, who sold him in 2024.

At this stage, the player had been expected to undergo his routine medical. However, according to Romano, a matter that emerged during those checks prompted the club to carry out a more thorough assessment. Inter will therefore wait for the additional tests to be completed before moving to the next step of the process.

In situations like these, it is standard practice for clubs to act cautiously and prioritise player health. How the process unfolds, and the ultimate outcome of the transfer, will become clearer depending on the results of the additional tests. No detailed statement has been issued on the matter for now, with developments expected in the days ahead.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

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