Tonali joins Spurs after quick decision following meeting with De Zerbi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur as a club-record signing from Newcastle, having made the decision in just 10 minutes following a meeting with manager Roberto de Zerbi. The 26-year-old cited a shared passion for Brescia, his boyhood club, as a significant factor in his decision. Despite interest from other teams, he felt positive about Tottenham after their initial chat. Tonali emphasized that moving to London was a minor part of his decision, with footballing factors playing a larger role. He acknowledged the pressure from his £100m transfer fee but is focused on contributing positively to Spurs.
- •Tonali signed for £100m, a club record for Spurs.
- •He met with De Zerbi to discuss his future.
- •Interest from other clubs exists but Spurs stood out.
- •De Zerbi's connection to Brescia influenced the move.
- •Tonali aims to adapt quickly to his new environment.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tonali 'took 10 minutes' to decide to join Spurs
- 4:01 PMBBC Sport — Tonali 'took 10 minutes' to decide to join Spurs
"Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took "10 minutes" to decide to join Tottenham after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi.
"Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took "10 minutes" to decide to join Tottenham after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:03 PMTonali 'took 10 minutes' to decide to join Spurs
Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took "10 minutes" to decide to join Tottenham after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 4:01 PMTonali 'took 10 minutes' to decide to join Spurs
Club-record £100m signing Sandro Tonali took "10 minutes" to decide to join Tottenham after meeting manager Roberto de Zerbi.
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