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

Brazilian club Internacional reportedly owe the Glasgow giants significant fees

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:03 AM

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Celtic have reportedly contacted FIFA regarding unpaid transfer installments from Brazilian club Internacional for Alexandro Bernabei.
The Scottish Premiership champions could now be owed around £5million in total fees.
Bernabei joined Internacional on a permanent transfer in January 2025 following a loan spell.

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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.

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

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