Fabrizio Romano drops update on Sandro Tonali future at Newcastle United
Sandro Tonali is arguably Newcastle United’s best player now Alexander Isak has jumped ship.
Newcastle United are reportedly yet to open negotiations with Sandro Tonali over a fresh contract.
Come the end of the season, the Italian will have two years remaining on his current contract. Tonali arrived in 2023 from AC Milan for £55million and, since returning from a ban 12 games into his Toon career, he has proven a hit with supporters.
Many regard the 25-year-old as Newcastle’s best player now Alexander Isak has gone. However, given the nature of the summer transfer window, it is perhaps natural for fears to emerge regarding Tonali’s future.
Sandro Tonali honest about Italy return
Italian media have appeared determined to unsettle Tonali throughout his time on Tyneside. Speaking to the press on international duty last week, the midfielder opened up about returning home one day. On a positive note, the Toon ace insisted he has found “balance” at St James’ Park.
“You can never know what will happen, I tell everyone it’s possible,” Tonali said. “I’m not closing the door on Italy. It’s my country. Maybe not now because I’ve found my balance at Newcastle. But the league is getting better and better, the level of the teams is rising.”
Fabrizio Romano shares Sandro Tonali update
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that contract talks have not begun with Tonali - although NewcastleWorld understands this may change following Ross Wilson’s appointment as sporting director. He told Give Me Sport: "At the moment, I’m not aware of negotiations over a new deal. Newcastle love Tonali, but at the moment it doesn’t involve a new deal."
Sandro Tonali idolises Gennaro Gattuso
Tonali also touched on how Gennaro Gattuso - the current Italy manager - was his boyhood hero. He added: “When I was a kid they gave me a mug with photos of Gattuso on it. I used it at breakfast every day for 4-5 years. Then one day a disaster happened… I had to glue it back together piece by piece. I still have it.”