Celtic Announce Departure of Alexandro Bernabei to Internacional
Celtic Football Club has confirmed the permanent transfer of left-back Alexandro Bernabei to Brazilian side Internacional. The 24-year-old Argentine defender joined Celtic in July 2022 but struggled to establish himself as a regular starter in the team.
Bernabei’s departure brings an end to a tumultuous spell at Celtic Park, where he failed to live up to expectations. Despite being signed to provide competition for Greg Taylor, Bernabei’s Celtic career was marked by inconsistency and disciplinary issues.
In March 2024, Bernabei joined Internacional on loan, and his career has since flourished in Brazil. The left-back has become an integral part of the team, contributing to their recovery in the second half of the season.
Internacional announced the permanent signing of Bernabei on Sunday night, stating that the player has signed a contract valid until December 2028. Bernabei expressed his delight at the move, saying, “I am very happy here, and so is my family. I want to continue giving my best to help Inter achieve great results. I know how big and important it is to wear this shirt. Now, I have to continue seeking the best achievements together with my teammates and our fans.”
The transfer is believed to have secured a decent windfall for Celtic, although the exact details of the deal have not been disclosed. The Scottish champions are likely to have included a sell-on clause in the transfer agreement, ensuring that they will receive a percentage of any future transfer fee if Bernabei is sold by Internacional.
Bernabei’s departure is the first permanent exit of the year for Celtic, following the loan departures of Stephen Welsh and Odin Thiago-Holm earlier this month. The transfer marks the end of an underwhelming spell at Celtic Park for Bernabei, but the player will be hoping to build on his success in Brazil and establish himself as a top-class left-back.
As Celtic looks to strengthen their squad in the transfer window, the departure of Bernabei is unlikely to have a significant impact on the team’s plans. However, the transfer does provide a timely reminder of the challenges faced by players who struggle to adapt to the demands of Scottish football.
In the meantime, Bernabei will be focusing on his new challenge in Brazil, where he will be looking to build on his impressive form and help Internacional achieve success in the Brazilian Championship.
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