Union SG CEO suggests Anan Khalaili move to Crystal Palace is done

Union SG CEO Philippe Bormans has suggested that Anan Khalaili's transfer to Crystal Palace is complete. Speaking to the media following the club's 3-2 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League qualifiers, Bormans addressed the player's imminent departure.

While neither club has made an official announcement, Bormans indicated that the 21-year-old is prepared for the transition to English football. He noted that the player possesses the necessary physical attributes required to compete in the Premier League.

Khalaili arrived at Union SG as a record signing and faced significant pressure upon his arrival. Bormans stated that the player has met those high expectations, demonstrating his capabilities during the recent Champions League campaign.

The CEO expressed confidence in the player's ability to handle the next stage of his career. He described Khalaili as having a significant future ahead of him and emphasized that the player is ready for the step up in competition.

The move comes as Crystal Palace faces changes in their defensive lineup, with Maxence Lacroix already leaving and Daniel Munoz potentially departing as well. Bormans maintains that Khalaili is equipped to succeed despite the difficulty of moving directly from the Belgian league to the Premier League.