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    Newcastle announce signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Newcastle confirm £55m arrival of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.

    Newcastle announce signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan
    Newcastle announce signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan

    Newcastle United has officially announced the five-year signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan.

    The 23-year-old agrees to a contract that will keep him at St. James’ Park until 2028 and joins the Magpies for £55 million.

    He becomes the second signing of the summer, for the Magpies, albeit, their first major one going into a season in which they will return to the Champions League after two decades away.

    Tonali told Newcastle’s official website: ‘First of all, I want to thank Newcastle United because they are giving me a huge opportunity for my career.

    ‘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.’

    Newcastle boss Howe said he was delighted by the signing and cited his Champions League experience as an important asset.

    He said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Sandro to Newcastle United. 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.

    ‘But he also has the opportunity and potential to grow and evolve with us, and I’m excited to add him to our squad as we approach the exciting season ahead.’

    Tonali, one of the best players in Italy, led his nation at the Under 21 European Championships this summer.

    He transferred from Brescia to AC Milan in 2020 on a temporary loan, and he has since made 130 Serie A games.

    Tonali participated in all 12 of their contests as they advanced to the Champions League semifinals before losing to rival Inter Milan.

    Despite earlier this summer’s rumours from Italy that he had’rejected’ a deal with the Magpies and that AC Milan was ‘pushing’ for him to depart, he has now signed with Newcastle.

    According to La Republica, Stefano Pioli’s team “needs the money” from Tonali’s sale, but the midfielder “broke down in tears” when he learned of the transfer since he “never wanted to leave the club,” the publication reported.