“IT TOOK ALL OF SIX MINUTES FOR SANDRO TONALI TO SCORE ON HIS DEBUT DURING THE MAGPIES’ 5-1 DEMOLITION OF ASTON VILLA AT ST. JAMES’ PARK ON THE OPENING DAY.”
PREMIER LEAGUE - SANDRO TONALI
Sandro Tonali had an emotional exit from Milan this summer as he left for nouveau riche Newcastle United in a €70m deal that saw the midfielder leave the club he supported as a child for a new adventure at St James’ Park. It was a statement signing, and one which could turn out to excellent value when compared to some of the other transfer fees spent by Premier League clubs on central midfielders in recent times.
The 23-year-old has 14 caps for Italy so far to his name and has been hailed as the new Andrea Pirlo in the past, although of course, the likeness to Pirlo is more down to his hairstyle and the fact he played for Brescia more than their similarities on the field. Tonali is more cut and thrust compared to Pirlo’s
