Internacional are rumoured to be weighing up a move for Athletic centre-forward Ronaldo Tavares as the Portuguese-São Toméan striker considers his next step in Brazil.
The 28-year-old, who plays as a centre-forward and wears the number 9 shirt for Athletic in Brazil’s Série B, has been tentatively linked with a switch to Porto Alegre, with the reported probability of any deal still listed as unclear (“?”) and no fee yet specified.
Tavares currently holds a market value of €100,000, according to Transfermarkt, a figure which could make him an inexpensive option for Internacional as they look at depth for their Série A campaign. With his contract situation at Athletic not publicly disclosed and no expiry date recorded, speculation has also included the prospect that he could move on relatively cheaply or, in future, become available as a free agent.
Born in Seixal on 22 July 1997, Tavares stands at 1.94m and is noted for his physical profile and aerial threat, operating predominantly through the middle of the attack and favouring his right foot. He holds dual nationality, representing both Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe, and has built his career across different leagues before arriving at Athletic in Brazil.
The latest link to Internacional comes in the context of his current campaign in Série B, where he has been part of an Athletic side pushing to establish themselves in the highly competitive second tier. Detailed statistics of his most recent outings have not been formally disclosed in the current report, but his performances in Brazil have been sufficient to trigger top-flight interest.
With the rumour still at an early stage and no agreement in place, any move from Athletic to Internacional remains speculative, yet a successful transfer could provide Tavares with a first sustained opportunity in Brazil’s Série A and a platform to reshape the next phase of his career.
