{"id":746416,"date":"2026-07-06T12:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/746416\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:18:09","slug":"tottenham-seal-100m-move-for-newcastle-united-midfielder-sandro-tonali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/746416\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham seal \u00a3100m move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Italy international Tonali joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a> from AC Milan for \u00a355m in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">He was banned for 10 months by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for breaching betting rules shortly after his arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">But he became a key player on his return and helped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a> win the Carabao Cup in 2025 &#8211; their first trophy in 70 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaciwIeuj4d\/?hl=en\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">In a social media post,, external<\/a> Tonali said it was &#8220;time to say goodbye&#8221; to the Magpies and manager Eddie Howe, although &#8220;it&#8217;s hard to find the right words&#8221; as he also thanked the club&#8217;s fans for their support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Thank you to the staff and my team-mates for believing in me and helping me grow,&#8221; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who&#8217;s been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;This city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I&#8217;ll hold onto forever, and people I will always be grateful for. Thank you for everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Spurs boss De Zerbi, who took over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/tottenham-hotspur\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham<\/a> at the end of March and narrowly saved the club from Premier League relegation, described Tonali as a &#8220;special player&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">He added: &#8220;I have followed him for a long time, as he came through the youth system at my hometown club, Brescia, and I&#8217;m so happy to be working with him now. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Given his qualities, there was a lot of interest in Sandro this summer. However, he was very clear in his desire to join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/tottenham-hotspur\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham<\/a>, and I know our fans will love what he brings to the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It has been a busy summer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/tottenham-hotspur\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham<\/a> after they finished 17th &#8211; and two points above the relegation zone &#8211; in the Premier League last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have arrived on free transfers and the club could end up spending a combined \u00a3237m on centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielders Fernandes and Tonali.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;He [Tonali] has outstanding technical quality to go with real football intelligence, and has the character to thrive in a demanding, high-pressure environment,&#8221; said Spurs sporting director Johan Lange.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Italy international Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan for \u00a355m in July 2023. 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