Alexandro Bernabei is on the verge of sealing a permanent move away from Celtic after a meeting at Celtic Park today resulted in the Scottish champions agreeing a €5.5m deal to sell the Argentine left-back to Internacional.
The 23-year-old has been on loan at the Brazilian side since the summer and has excelled in Brazil’s Serie A, earning widespread praise as one of the best left-backs in the league. His standout performances have convinced Internacional to make the move permanent, with an official announcement expected soon.
Bernabei’s time in Glasgow had struggled to take off. Signed in 2022 from Lanús for around £3.75m, he failed to secure a consistent place in the starting XI. The arrival of Brendan Rodgers signalled the end of any real opportunity at the club, with Greg Taylor firmly established as Celtic’s first-choice left-back and with Kieran Tierney’s return looking more and more likely.
What looked like a potential financial loss for the Hoops has instead turned into a profitable piece of business. Bernabei’s resurgence in form on loan ensured Celtic were able to negotiate a significant fee, turning a once-worrying situation into a win-win outcome for both parties.
The move represents a fresh start for Bernabei, who is clearly thriving in South America, while Celtic can reinvest the funds as Rodgers continues to shape his squad. The departure is also likely to pave the way for reinforcements as the January window progresses.
Sources in Brazil, including GZH, report that the formalities of the deal are nearly complete, with only final details to be ironed out before the transfer is confirmed.
Bernabei’s Brazilian renaissance has ultimately worked out well for all involved.
