Sandro Tonali reveals Newcastle blocked Italian return amid Tottenham move

Sandro Tonali, formerly of Newcastle United, has disclosed that he sought a return to Italy this summer. However, Newcastle's high valuation thwarted that desire, resulting in a £100 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Tonali confirmed he and his family aimed to rejoin Serie A, but after discussions, Tottenham emerged as the preferable option. He expressed positive impressions from his initial conversations with the club and praised former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

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