Celtic misfit Alexandro Bernabei is reportedly the subject of an ambitious swoop from Brazilian club Corinthians that also involves Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos.
The Argentine left back was brought to Parkhead by previous Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou for £3.8million from Argentina’s club Lanus in July 2022 and made 19 appearances in all competitions in his first season. However Bernabei soon fell down the pecking order under the Aussie’s successor Brendan Rodgers, and returned to South America in a loan deal to join Brazilian side Internacional until the end of 2024 back in March.
Internacional officials have stated their intention to try and land the 24-year-old on a permanent deal, but sources in South America claim they will face competition from two other clubs in Brazil’s top-flight. Bernabei is reportedly on the radar of Corinthians, who also want to sign 38-year-old Ramos, a free agent after leaving Sevilla last season.
Brazilian outlet O Tempo also claim that Cruzeiro – owned by Selecao icon Ronaldo – are also keeping tabs on the Celtic loanee’s situation at Internacional. They add that the club will only make a move if Internacional opt not to take up their option to sign Bernabei permanently, which according to reports could cost them as much as £8million.
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