Goal-Scoring Guts: Tonali’s Tackles Ignite Serie A Fever and Arsenal Attention!
Agent: Tonali is the ‘most valuable’ Italian player, Man City and Arsenal links ‘the goal’ Sandro Tonali’s agent Beppe Riso says that attracting interest from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City has always been ‘the goal’ after moving to the Premier League, and says that the Newcastle midfielder is currently the most valuable Italian player in the world. Tonali has excelled on an individual level with Newcastle in 2025-26, despite his side currently sitting in 12th place in the Premier League table. Life has not always been straightforward for Tonali since his move to Newcastle from Milan in 2023, though.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Shortly after he joined Newcastle, Tonali was hit with a 10-match suspension from the FIGC for his involvement in prohibited gambling activity. Riso, speaking in an interview with Calcio e Finanza , insists that he never had any knowledge of Tonali’s struggles, otherwise he would have done his best to help earlier.
“Absolutely not, otherwise I would have intervened,” he replied when asked if he knew beforehand that there was a possibility Tonali would be suspended. “I have to say that I think the transfer (away from Milan) proved to be a winning choice in that respect. Newcastle fans were incredible with Sandro, they always supported him.
He received different treatment in Italy, but not by the Milan fans, who have always protected him. MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Sandro Tonali and Rafael Leao of AC Milan look dejected following the team’s defeat during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 03, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “The mentality is different in England, and there was always a standing ovation from the crowd whenever Sandro came into the stadium, despite his disqualification.
We’re talking about a young guy who made a mistake. The fans realised that and he was forgiven. Now, Sandro has changed completely.
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