Sandro Tonali (Credits: AFP)
Sandro Tonali, the 23-year-old becomes the most expensive Italian transfer of all time, as Newcastle United sign the midfielder from AC Milan for a whopping 60-million-euro fee
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali on Monday for a reported £60 million ($76 million) fee.
Tonali, who joined Milan in 2020 from Brescia, helped the club to their first Serie A title in a decade in 2022 and to the semi-finals of the Champions League last season.
But the financial muscle of the Premier League and especially Newcastle, which the Saudi sovereign wealth fund controls, was too good for Milan and Tonali to turn down.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Sandro Tonali from @acmilan.The 23-year-old joins the Magpies for an undisclosed fee and has agreed a contract at St. James’ Park initially until 2028.
Welcome to Newcastle United, Sandro! 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/BbxrNUzVNo
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 3, 2023
Newcastle, who will be back in the Champions League next season for the first time in 20 years, were looking to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.
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The transfer will make the 23-year-old the most expensive Italian player of all time.
“He is an exceptional talent and has the mentality, physicality and technical attributes to be a great fit for us… At 23, Sandro already has important experience as a key player in one of Europe’s top leagues and in the Champions League, as well as playing for his country,” said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe in a club statement.
Tonali scored two goals and provided nine assists in 38 games for Milan last season as he helped them secure a top-four finish in the Serie A, as well as a semi-final appearance in the Champions League. He now becomes Milan’s record sale.
“First of all, I want to thank Newcastle United because they are giving me a huge opportunity for my career,” said Tonali.
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“I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving it my all, as I always have. I’m really excited about playing at St. James Park. I can’t wait to feel the warmth of the fans.”
Tonali is Newcastle’s second signing of the window after Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh, who joined from Danish club Odense and has since been loaned out to Feyenoord.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)
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