Newcastle United officially announced the acquisition of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali [/b]from AC Milan [/b]on a five-year contract. The signing of Tonali marks Newcastle's first major move in the transfer market this summer. The deal is reported to have been completed for a substantial fee of £60 million. Tonali expressed his gratitude to the club and emphasized his eagerness to contribute on the field and repay the trust placed in him. He expressed his excitement about playing at St. James' Park and conveyed his anticipation of experiencing the passionate support of the fans.
Sandro Tonali had been an integral part of AC Milan, making 130 appearances for the club. He initially joined Milan on a season-long loan from Brescia in 2020 before his move was made permanent the following year. Tonali's contributions played a significant role in Milan's fourth-place finish in Serie A last season, as well as their impressive run to the semi-finals of the Champions League, a feat the club had not achieved since 2007.
Newcastle coach Eddie Howe expressed his admiration for the new signing, describing Tonali as an exceptional talent with the right blend of mentality, physicality, and technical skills to thrive at the club. Howe highlighted Tonali's experience in top European leagues and the Champions League, as well as his international appearances for Italy. The manager also expressed his excitement about Tonali's potential for growth and development within the team, emphasizing his role in the upcoming season.
Tonali will now join his new teammates as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. Newcastle's first match of the season is scheduled against Aston Villa at St James' Park on August 12.
In addition to the signing of Sandro Tonali, Newcastle has been linked with other potential transfers. There have been reports of interest in Southampton fullback Tino Livramento, as well as potential loan deals for midfielders Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City and Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. Furthermore, Newcastle has secured the services of 18-year-old Gambian forward Yankuba Minteh from Danish team Odense, although he will spend the next year on loan at Dutch club Feyenoord.
