Attracted by Newcastle from AC Milan, Sandro Tonali Becomes the Most Expensive Italian Player

– Italian player Sandro Tonali has officially moved to Newcastle United from AC Milan for 60 million pounds, or around Rp. 1.14 trillion. This transfer made him the most expensive Italian player of all time.

Tonali previously joined AC Milan in 2020 after playing for Brescia. He helped the club to a first Serie A title in a decade in 2022 and led them to the Champions League semi-finals last season.

Newcastle United need additional energy to face the Champions League next season, which will be their first participation in 20 years.

Eddie Howe, Newcastle coach, said: “Tonali is an extraordinary talent and has the mental, physical and technical skills that suit us very well.” Howe’s statement was quoted from AFPMonday (3/7/2023).

Tonali, who is 23 years old, already has valuable experience as a key player in one of Europe’s top leagues as well as in the Champions League, having already played for the Italian national team. He has appeared 95 times by scoring seven goals and has defended Italy in 15 matches.

Tonali thanked Newcastle United for giving him such a big chance in a football career. He said he was looking forward to playing in a new competition and meeting the Newcastle fans at St. JamesPark.

“I want to repay the trust placed on the pitch by giving everything, as I always do. I am very excited to be playing at St. James Park. I can’t wait to feel the warm support from the fans,” he said.

Tonali is Newcastle’s second signing after Yankuba Minteh, the Gambian winger, who previously joined from Danish club Odense and is currently on loan at Feyenoord.

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