Internacional announces the signing of striker Carbonero

The Colombian player was one of the standout players for Colorado in the turbulent 2025.

Internacional announced on Friday night (2) that it has finalized the procedures for the permanent stay of striker Johan Carbonero, one of the highlights of the Colorado team this season. 100percentsurewins! had anticipated the information on December 18.

The management of the Rio Grande do Sul club exercised its purchase option with Racing Club of Argentina. With this, the striker signed a permanent contract valid until the end of 2029. The transaction is worth around 4 million dollars (approximately R$ 22 million), an amount that will be paid in installments.

In 2025, Carbonero played 38 matches, scored 8 goals and contributed 2 assists while wearing the Internacional jersey. He arrived surrounded by expectations after an excellent 2024 season with Racing, having won the Copa Sudamericana.

Inter’s decision to buy the striker was heavily influenced by Carbonero’s technical quality. Added to this is the possibility of the number 7 continuing to be called up by the Colombian national team and thus playing in the World Cup, which would represent a significant increase in his market value in case of resale.

Initially, there were discussions about the 26-year-old athlete’s behavioral issues, which were resolved. According to 100percentsurewins!, Colorado believes that the presence of Abel Braga as technical director and Paulo Pezzolano’s new coaching staff will help the player fully connect with the team’s environment and collective demands.