Inter President Beppe Marotta has confirmed that Anan Khalaili's proposed move to the club has fallen through after the player failed his medical. The Israeli international was set to join Inter from Union Saint-Gilloise in a deal worth €30m, but he failed to pass the strict medical tests required by the Italian authorities.
Background to the Deal
The transfer had been agreed for €25m plus add-ons, and Khalaili had undergone his regular club tests with no problems. However, before joining an Italian club, he also needed to go through the strict CONI (Italian Olympic Committee) medical stress tests, which flagged irregularities.
Consequences of the Failed Medical
Khalaili cannot play in Serie A, and Inter will now have to look for alternative targets to replace Denzel Dumfries, who has joined Real Madrid. The club had been on the verge of an agreement worth €50m with Atalanta for Marco Palestra, but this deal was blown out of the water by a much bigger proposal from Chelsea.
Italian Rules and Regulations
Italian rules are extremely strict, to the degree that players with an implanted defibrillator like Edoardo Bove and Christian Eriksen have been forced to continue their careers outside of Serie A. The stress tests largely focus on cardiology, so when Khalaili returns to Union Saint-Gilloise, he will have to deal with the medical staff there on any required treatment.
This is a significant blow to Inter's transfer plans, and the club will need to act quickly to find a suitable replacement for Dumfries. The strict Italian regulations are in place to protect the health of players, but they can also have a major impact on transfer deals. We believe that Inter should have been more thorough in their medical checks before agreeing to the deal.
This means that Inter will have to go back to the drawing board and find a new target to strengthen their squad. The club's fans will be disappointed by the news, but they will be hoping that the club can find a suitable replacement for Dumfries. The failed medical also raises questions about the effectiveness of the club's medical staff and their ability to identify potential issues with players.
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Anan Khalaili's transfer to Inter fell through after he failed his medical due to strict Italian regulations.
The proposed transfer deal was worth €30m.
The failed medical means that Inter will have to go back to the drawing board and find a new target to strengthen their squad.