Italian media stirring Sandro Tonali pot by dropping Newcastle United bombshell
Sandro Tonali will have two years remaining on his Newcastle United contract next summer.
Juventus reportedly want Sandro Tonali after he held a meeting with his agent to discuss the next career step.
Newcastle United supporters have grown tired of Italian media trying to unsettle the midfielder at every opportunity. It appears certain outlets just could not fathom why Tonali ditched AC Milan for the Magpies - a decision Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw also made.
Tonali was slapped with a 10-month ban for breaching betting regulations just 12 games into his Toon career. However, Newcastle rallied behind the 25-year-old, who is now starring under Eddie Howe.
Sandro Tonali comeback
Moving to the base of midfield was arguably the catalyst for the Magpies winning the Carabao Cup last season. Newcastle went on to secure Champions League qualification, with Tonali continuing his form.
Many believe the Italy international is now the club’s best player following Alexander Isak’s sale. Another all-action performance at the weekend helped the Magpies put Nottingham Forest to the sword at St James’ Park.
Fresh Italian media claims
As it stands, Newcastle have not taken Italian reports linking Tonali with a return home seriously. Il Bianconero claim Juventus are monitoring his situation at the Magpies closely.
Tonali will only have two years remaining on his contract next summer, with Newcastle keen to avoid another Isak saga. The player has regularly commented on being happy on Tyneside, feeling a sense of loyalty due to the gambling ban.
It is noted that Juve would likely need to sell assets to bankroll any Tonali pursuit. According to the report, he met with his agent, Beppe Riso, to discuss future plans.
Sandro Tonali on Newcastle United future
Speaking earlier this year, Tonali gave an honest assessment of his situation. He said: “I’m happy where I am now. I’ve found people who care about me, and I care about them. I don’t want to break any of the bonds I’ve built. I’ve had a lot of thoughts every day, but right now, I’m happy where I am.
“However, the Newcastle star misses the Italian atmosphere when he’s away. Sometimes, when I am away from Italy for a long time or during long breaks, I do miss coming home a bit, but I always come back with the national team and I always give my best.
“There’s a group here that wants to be together and needs to be here, united. There’s a desire to face these ten days as a real team, staying close and trying not to make things harder for ourselves. That’s often where the teams struggle and we’re trying to keep things simple.”