Alexandro Bernabei, a Celtics star, has been arrested in Glasgow for DUI

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Several hours after Hoops’ 5-0 win over Kilmarnock, CELTIC star Alexandro Bernabei has been charged with drunk driving.

The Argentine player, who was on the bench at Rugby Park on Sunday, was arrested in Glasgow this morning while a police inquiry continued from the previous evening.

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Several hours after Hoops’ 5-0 win over Kilmarnock, CELTIC star Alexandro Bernabei has been charged with drunk driving. The Argentine player, who was on the bench at Rugby Park on Sunday, was arrested in Glasgow this morning while a police inquiry continued from the previous evening.

Alexandro Bernabei, a Celtics star, has been arrested in Glasgow for DUI

Alexandro Bernabei, a Celtic player, has been arrested after an altercation in central Glasgow.

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After the encounter, the 21-year-old was arrested by police and arrested early Monday morning. Despite allegations that he was arrested for alleged drunk driving, police were unable to confirm the details of the arrest.

According to The Daily Record, he is accused of taking part in a brawl that caused a disturbance. Just hours before his arrest, he was an unused substitute in Celtic’s 5-0 triumph over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

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A 21-year-old gentleman was arrested in Glasgow city center at dawn on Monday 15 August, according to a Police Scotland spokeswoman. Investigations are still being made. Celtic expected Bernabei to be a huge success as they worked towards winning the Champions League this year after he joined the club in the summer.

The Argentina Under-23 international has signed a long-term contract alongside the likes of Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Benjamin Siegrist during the transfer window.

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Celtic left-back and Alexandro Bernabei mug shot discussed on Twitter Alexandro Bernabei was arrested early this morning on charges of drunk driving, according to a message on Twitter.

A date has been set for the Argentine’s release so that he can later appear in court and answer for the offence. As the 2019–20 season began, manager Luis Zubelda raised defender Bernabei from Lan’s youth teams to his starting lineup.

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On October 19, 2019, when Talleres selected Bernabei as a starting spot for a Primera División game, Bernabei made his senior debut. He made his debut at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, scoring after six minutes before being substituted off in the second half to give Nicola Orsini a 4-2 win. On his thirty-first appearance on January 13, 2021.

Bernabei was bought by Celtic of the Scottish Premiership in June 2022 for around £3.75m. Bernabei will represent Argentina’s U-19 team at the 2018 South American Games in Bolivia.

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Will Alexandro Bernabei’s arrest affect his Celtic contract?

Although Alexandro Bernabei is the third player Celtic have signed this summer, his departure from Argentine club Atlético Lanus could have more implications than first thought. However, his future with the squad remains uncertain as it has emerged that he has been arrested for drunk driving.

He is already well known to fans as Cameron Carter-Vickers’ loan from Tottenham last season became permanent earlier this month. This week’s free transfer of Dundee United’s Benjamin Siegrist is expected to add depth more than the starting XI.

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A fresh face, Bernabei is expected to improve Celtic’s reputation. At his age, Bernabei’s game obviously needs improvement but he now appears to be an interesting and valuable addition to Ange Postecoglou’s club.

Since Rafael Scheidt’s disastrous £4.8million move from Brazil’s Gremio in 1999, the 21-year-old is also Celtic’s first-ever Argentinian player and the first player to come straight from a South American club. Mark Lawwell’s importance as Head of Recruitment is underscored by his background.

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