Newcastle have announced the signing of Sandro Tonali on a five-year deal from AC Milan, becoming the most expensive Italian footballer in history.
Tonali joins the Magpies for a £55m fee on a five-year deal, keeping him at St. James’ Park until 2028 as he swaps Milan for the Toon.
The 23-year-old departs the Serie A giants in favour of Newcastle’s promising project under Saudi ownership including Champions League football next season.
Tonali marks the club’s second signing of the summer following 18-year-old Yankuba Minteh’s move from Dutch outfit Feyenoord, who will be loaned straight back for another season.
The Italian midfielder, who will act as a defensive anchor in midfield presumably behind Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, scored seven goals and tallied 13 assists in 130 appearances for AC Milan.
He won a league title with Milan in the 2021/22 season and was named Player of the Year in consecutive seasons from 2017-19 during his time at Serie C side Brescia Calcio.
✍️ 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
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According to Premier League betting sites, Newcastle are 14/1 to win the title next season which would mark their first since 1927 – they have managed two runner-up finishes since 1992.
A revolution is underway on Tyneside and Newcastle are on the path to becoming a juggernaut of English football once again, and their activity in the transfer market only furthers this idea.
Tonali joins Alexander Isak as Newcastle’s joint-record signing and is a statement of intent from Eddie Howe’s side who will aim to build upon last season’s fourth-placed finish.
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