Newcastle United has signed Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan on a five-year contract till 2028, the Premier League membership stated on Monday.
No monetary particulars had been disclosed however British media reported that Newcastle paid Milan a payment of 70 million euros ($76.28 million) with add-ons.
“First of all, I want to thank Newcastle United because it is giving me a huge opportunity for my career,” Tonali stated. “I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving it my all, as I always have.”
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The payment will make Tonali the costliest Italian participant of all time whereas additionally it is a document sale for AC Milan, eclipsing the 68 million euros Real Madrid paid for Brazilian midfielder Kaka in 2009.
Once seen as Italy nice Andrea Pirlo’s inheritor, 23-year-old Tonali helped information Milan to its first Serie A title in 11 years within the 2021-22 season and he was a key determine in its run to the Champions League semi-finals final season.
A flexible midfielder, Tonali performed extra video games than another Milan participant final season, clocking up practically 4,000 minutes throughout all competitions.
Although Milan coach Stefano Pioli experimented with totally different formations final season, Tonali was a continuing in central midfield because it managed to complete within the high 4 to proceed enjoying in Europe’s elite competitors subsequent season.
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Tonali has 14 senior caps for Italy however didn’t make the squad for the UEFA Nations League finals the place they completed third.
Newcastle certified for the Champions League for the primary time in 20 years after a top-four end beneath supervisor Eddie Howe.
Tonali can be its second recruit of the shut season after 18-year-old Gambia ahead Yankuba Minteh was signed from Danish facet Odense Boldklub.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com