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

Internacional owe Celtic around £4m in unpaid instalments for Bernabei's January move; dispute headed to FIFA as Brazilian club faces financial crisis.

Celtic have reportedly referred a transfer dispute with Internacional to FIFA over unpaid fees for left-back Alexandro Bernabei, who joined the Brazilian club on a permanent deal in January 2025 after impressing on loan. The Glasgow club is owed approximately £4m in instalments, with some reports suggesting the total could reach £5m including a sell-on clause. Internacional, currently in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone with significant debts, has failed to meet payment deadlines. The dispute risks triggering a transfer ban for the Brazilian club.