Celtic see FIFA ‘step in’ over £4m transfer dispute as forgotten payday flagged

Celtic have reportedly notified FIFA regarding unpaid transfer installments from Brazilian club Internacional for defender Alexandro Bernabei. The Scottish champions could now be owed up to £5million following escalating fees from the original agreement, raising fears that Internacional could face a potential transfer ban.

Bernabei completed a permanent transfer to the Brazilian Serie A side in January 2025 after a loan spell. Internacional currently face financial difficulties with around £6million in debts and are battling potential relegation to Serie B, which threatens their overall budget.