TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
Tonali: Tottenham 'best solution' after Italy return ruled out
Sandro Tonali reveals he wanted to return to Italy, but the fee made it impossible.
S. Tonali
player
Player
Sandro Tonali
From
Newcastle United
To
Tottenham Hotspur
Fee
Italia-record transfer
What happened. Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle United in a record transfer for an Italian player, explaining that a return to Italy was impossible due to the fee.
- Tonali said he knew Tottenham was his next team after 10-15 minutes of talks.
- He praised former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe as 'fantastic for me'.
- He acknowledged the price tag brings pressure but wanted the best deal for Newcastle.
“When you speak with a team, the first impression is a big thing and my impression was very positive.”
— Sandro Tonali
Tonali joins compatriot Destiny Udogie at Spurs under Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi.
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