Done Deal: Tonali to Tottenham for Italian record £99.5m fee from Newcastle
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Sandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking £99.5m transfer from Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur, setting a new record for an Italian player.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources in Italy and England report Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to buy Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for £92m plus £7.5m in add-ons, a new record for an Italian player.
The total cost of the operation according to Sky Sport Italia is going to be well over €100m plus add-ons , close to the £100m asking price that had been set by Newcastle United.
It also means Milan are going to pocket over €10m , because they were owed a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee when giving the midfielder to the Magpies for €60.8m plus add-ons in 2023.
Tonali deal is done with Tottenham Sandro Tonali plays for Italy in Moldova during the 2026 World Cup qualifier (@azzurri) Sky Sport Italia, The Athletic, Sportitalia and more are all giving the same figures for the agreement, which was reached between the clubs today following intensive negotiations.
However, some of those add-ons are going to be difficult to activate, because The Athletic’s David Ornstein insists they are dependent on multiple Champions League qualifications.
That is no mean feat for a Spurs side that was on the verge of relegation from the Premier League last season.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Newcastle United FC and Qarabag FK at St James’ Park on February 24, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Sportitalia maintain the rapport with coach Roberto De Zerbi was one of the key reasons Tonali was pushing for the transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
This fee also makes the 26-year-old the most expensive Italian transfer in history.
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What happened
Tottenham have completed the signing of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a reported fee of £99.5m, a new record for an Italian player. Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in 2023, moves to Spurs in one of the biggest deals of the window. The transfer significantly strengthens Tottenham's midfield while representing a major departure for Newcastle's midfield engine.
Chance analysis
This is a transformative midfield signing for Tottenham, giving them one of the most complete central midfielders in the Premier League at a premium price. The £99.5m fee, an Italian record, signals Tottenham's serious intent to compete at the top. For Newcastle, losing Tonali is a significant blow given his importance to their midfield structure, and they'll need to reinvest heavily to fill the void.
Tottenham's midfield quality increases significantly; Newcastle face a major personnel loss requiring urgent replacement.
Tottenham gain a elite midfielder boosting their title/top-four prospects; Newcastle lose a key midfield anchor and must replace him quickly.