"He has everything to be a champion, but he is more a midfielder for a two-man midfield. He could already play for a great team; he is the best in this league."

Tonali signed for Milan on mortgage later that summer time earlier than becoming a member of completely on a five-year deal in 2021.

Two years later, he appears to be like set to affix an more and more thrilling squad that includes Sven Botman, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.

Newcastle had beforehand proven curiosity in one other Italian top-flight star, Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella. But the Magpies have landed on Tonali forward of a highly-anticipated season at St James' Park.

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