Alexandro Bernabei’s £5m Celtic transfer takes dramatic FIFA turn

Internacional reportedly faces potential FIFA action after failing to pay transfer instalments to Celtic for Argentine left-back Alexandro Bernabei. Bernabei joined the Brazilian side permanently in January 2025 in a deal worth around £5 million following an initial loan spell. Brazilian journalist Alexandre Ernst reported that the club expects a transfer ban from FIFA over the unpaid instalments.

Internacional recently disclosed $120.3 million in transfer liabilities, with $58.8 million already overdue, putting them at risk of multiple sanctions. The Brazilian club already faces bans over unpaid fees for other players, and Celtic will be monitoring the situation closely to ensure all outstanding money is recovered.