Sandro Tonali makes magical announcement as Newcastle United fairytale continues
Sandro Tonali has married long-term partner Juliette Pastore at a lavish reception in northern Italy.
Sandro Tonali has officially tied the knot with long-term partner Juliette Pastore in a magical ceremony near Lake Como.
The duo have been inseparable since Tonali joined Newcastle United two years ago today from AC Milan. A major lifestyle change saw the midfielder leave his boyhood club - where he won the Serie A title - to pursue a bold Premier League dream.
Tonali and Newcastle were soon rocked by a betting scandal that resulted in him spending 10 months on the sidelines. Throughout the ordeal, Newcastle’s staff, players, supporters - and wife-to-be Pastore - rallied around the 25-year-old.
He returned to an emotional reception last August before helping the Magpies achieve Champions League qualification and Carabao Cup success. Eddie Howe deployed Tonali at the base of midfield, with many viewing that tweak as the turning point in Newcastle’s season.
The Italian is now revered by the St James’ Park faithful and a key cog in the black-and-white wheel. An engagement announcement in March was met by a wave of well-wishes from Newcastle fans.
Dream Lake Como wedding
Together since 2019, the newly-wed Mr and Mrs Tonali got hitched at a lavish ceremony in Villa Erba, a 19th-century villa on the western shore of Lake Como. Several Instagram posts show a swanky dining area as well as fireworks crowding the night sky in celebration.
Tonali donned a black Giorgrio Armani tuxedo while Juliette wore a traditional white Revenge Atelier dress. Newcastle fans will be hoping the exciting life news can provide the midfield maestro a timely boost ahead of the new campaign.
Sandro Tonali’s wife on Tyneside life
Mrs Tonali dismissed suggestions that the power couple are unhappy with life in England. She said in 2023: "Those who know me know (I've) always loved England, the English mentality… So for me it's a dream to live here and get to know their culture better.
“When it comes to weather (most tagged question) I've never been a big fan of heat, sun, sea. I prefer this weather and these temperatures all my life. Also the myth that 'it always rains in England' needs debunking.
“It's raining, it's not hot, but it's not like it rains all day everyday. Since we've been here we've had some beautiful sunny days where temperatures were around 23 or 24 degrees."
Sandro Tonali happy at Newcastle United
Tonali dismissed suggestions about a possible summer exit when speaking to Italian media last month. 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.”