Sandro Tonali, new man at Newcastle.

The AC Milan midfielder has signed a contract until 2028 with the Magpies.

The rumors have been swirling for a while, but now it's official: 23-year-old Sandro Tonali from AC Milan is joining Newcastle in the Premier League. The transfer fee is reported to be around £55m, which means Newcastle has had to dig deep into their pockets to secure the talented Italian. He is known for his technical skills, passing ability, and vision on the field. Tonali began his professional career at Brescia before moving to AC Milan in 2020. He has represented the Italian national team at various youth levels and is considered one of the promising talents in Italian football.

With 14 appearances for the Italian national team and 130 games for AC Milan at the age of 23, we are talking about a great talent here. His preferred position is central midfield or defensive midfield, and there is no doubt that he has been brought in to be a part of the starting lineup. This suggests that he will likely play as an 8, as Bruno Guimarares has performed well as the defensive midfielder for Newcastle.

Sandro Tonali in Serie A 2022/23:
Games: 34
Goals: 2
Assists: 7
Shots: 32
Chances created: 62
Pass success: 81.0 %

Sandro Tonali in all compeitions 2022/23:
Games: 48
Goals: 2
Assists: 10

Sandro Tonali all-time record: 
Games: 219
Goals: 13
Assists: 29

Now Tonali will have to adjust to the playing style in the Premier League, which is different from Italy. It will be more physically demanding, and this is where Tonali will need to develop, as there is no doubt that he has the technical qualities to excel at the highest level. Eddie Howe was good at getting the best out of his players last season, and he will work hard with Tonali during pre-season, as his Italian qualities will be needed right from the start, especially with Newcastle now playing in the Champions League as well. Tonali has experience in this regard, as he recently reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with AC Milan.