Internacional Close In on Tonny Sanabria

By: Roland James | Columnist | WBN NEWS Africa | August 18, 2026

Internacional have reached an agreement to sign Paraguayan striker Tonny Sanabria from Cremonese, with the forward set to travel to Brazil for his medical as the move approaches completion.

The 30-year-old is expected to travel from Italy to Porto Alegre on Tuesday, August 18, where he will undergo medical examinations before putting pen to paper on a contract that is expected to run until 2029. The agreement is understood to be permanent, although financial details have not been publicly disclosed.

Sanabria arrives at Internacional with extensive European experience and an established international pedigree. The Paraguay international developed at Barcelona before making his senior breakthrough and subsequently representing clubs including Sassuolo, Roma, Sporting Gijón, Real Betis, Genoa and Torino. He joined Cremonese in 2025 and has remained part of Paraguay’s senior setup.

For Internacional, the signing represents an important investment in experience, attacking quality and long-term ambition. A contract through 2029 would give the Brazilian club the opportunity to build around a striker who has spent much of his career competing at a high level in European football.

There are no verified public quotes from Sanabria or Internacional officials accompanying the latest agreement, so no direct quotations are being attributed here. The strongest positive takeaways from the confirmed reporting are the long-term contract, the permanent nature of the move and the club’s determination to bring an experienced Paraguayan international to Porto Alegre.

Beyond the paperwork and medical examination, the move carries a human dimension. For Sanabria, it offers another chapter in a career shaped by perseverance across several leagues and countries. For Internacional, it is a chance to give supporters renewed belief while strengthening a team with a forward whose experience can inspire those around him.

With the medical now the next major step, Internacional will hope everything goes smoothly and that Sanabria can soon begin writing a new chapter in Porto Alegre. If completed as expected, the move could mark the beginning of an exciting journey built on experience, ambition and the belief that football can still open new doors.

Editor: Joseph James Udoh

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