No regrets as loan bhoy explains his move

Alexandro Bernabei appears to have no regrets over leaving Celtic to join Brazilian side Internacional on a season long loan.

The defender moved to Celtic in the summer of 2022 and appeared to be a decent back up option to Greg Taylor at left-back with the former Kilmarnock defender one of the most reliable performers for Ange Postecoglou.

Under Brendan Rodgers playing time reduced dramatically for the South American who played four consecutive games after the winter break then stepped back as Taylor returned from injury.

Being out of favour in a far off continent can’t be easy, speaking to The Herald about his move to Brazil Bernabei said:

I really wanted to come back and feel what South American football is all about again. Wearing this Internacional shirt gives me a lot of emotion and adrenaline. Knowing what this club means makes me want to get going and make an impression here.

When I heard about Internacional wanting me, I wanted to come here.

When it comes to my football assets, I am fast, I cross the ball well and show a lot of motivation and aggression but you will see that where it matters…on the pitch. I am going to give everything to the cause this season.

Despite having a Celtic contract that runs until May 2027 it is difficult to see any way back for Bernabei while Rodgers remains as manager.

Even with no obvious back-up for Taylor the season long loan move for the Argentinian was sanctioned by the hoops boss with playing Liam Scales or Tony Ralston out of position appearing to be his preference.