SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
De Zerbi: Tonali can be a leader at Tottenham
De Zerbi sees Tonali as a leader in Tottenham's rebuild, bringing Italian grit to the Premier League.
S. Tonali
player
Player
Sandro Tonali
Club
Tottenham Hotspur
Fee
Over €115m from Newcastle
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi praised Sandro Tonali as a potential leader at Tottenham, having helped convince him to join the club's rebuild.
- Tonali cost over €115m from Newcastle United.
- De Zerbi watched Tonali at Brescia, his hometown club.
- Tonali chose Spurs over Manchester City or Arsenal.
“If I really did convince him, then I can only be happy about that.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi aims to build something lasting at Tottenham in his first full season.
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