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Tonali Joins Tottenham for £100 m, Newcastle's 2nd-Largest Sale

7/8/2026

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Tonali Joins Tottenham

Sandro Tonali moved permanently from Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £100 million fee.
The fee is Newcastle United’s second-largest ever receipt and will fund new player recruitment.
Tonali said his two-hour talk with Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi felt “close to magic” and confirmed his desire to join.

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Tonali Joins Tottenham

Sandro Tonali moved permanently from Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £100 million fee.
The fee is Newcastle United’s second-largest ever receipt and will fund new player recruitment.
Tonali said his two-hour talk with Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi felt “close to magic” and confirmed his desire to join.

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