Sandro Tonali was Man of the Match in Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
After the game, the midfielder spoke about his long-term future at St James’ Park. He gently suggested he won’t be spending the rest of his career with the Magpies.
“It’s a difficult question because in football you have to think season by season. I don’t want to say I’ll stay here for ten years and then maybe leave in two or three. I only want to think about myself.”
Corriere della Sera take a closer look at these comments from the Italy international. The newspaper report Tonali intends to return to his home country in the near future.
They also expect him to become a protagonist in the 2026 summer transfer window. This is because ‘he’s homesick’ and has told close friends about a desire to return to Italy.
To make it clear, the Italian newspaper report they’ve heard this from sources close to the Newcastle United midfielder.
Juventus tried to sign the player last summer but Newcastle United’s asking price of €100m put them off. Former Old Lady sporting director Cristiano Guintoli was keen on a transfer but never had the finances to close a deal.