Sandro Tonali’s goodbye message to Newcastle as Spurs unveil £100m signing

Sandro Tonali is clearly keen to get his move to Tottenham Hotspur done and dusted.

The Italian midfielder has finally been confirmed as a Tottenham Hotspur player after three years at Newcastle United, which came to an end thanks to a £100 million switch to North London.

Tonali arrived at Newcastle for £55 million three years ago, and shortly into his time on Tyneside, he was embroiled in a betting scandal from his time at AC Milan, which ultimately saw him banned from football for 10 months.

Newcastle stuck by him during this period, and Tonali repaid that faith by having a fantastic season when he returned, becoming a standout player for the Magpies while being hailed by pundits as being part of one of the best midfields in the Premier League alongside Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton.

Sandro Tonali sends an emotional message to the Toon Army

Unfortunately, Tonali wasn't able to replicate that form last season as Newcastle struggled for form; however, he'd already proven himself to suitors, and Tottenham Hotspur felt that a £100 million fee was justified. Before either club had actually officially confirmed the move, Sandro Tonali has taken to Instagram to say goodbye to the Toon Army.

“Three years ago I came to Newcastle not really knowing what to expect. Today it's time to say goodbye and it's hard to find the right words.

“I want to start by thanking the club. To the people who work every day and nobody sees at the training ground, everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you to the staff and my teammates for believing in me and helping me grow. A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who's been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey.

“But above all, I want to speak directly to the fans. When things were hard for me, you were there. Not for one day did I feel alone. I felt it every time I was at St James' Park. That's something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Together, we achieved something this city had been waiting decades for. At Wembley that day, it was special, a historic moment we got to share together. To the fans who never stopped believing, who never stopped cheering for this club, who were there in the hardest times, that trophy was for you. The game brought me to Newcastle.

“Today I leave with my wife and our son, born during my time here. This city gave me more than football. It gave me a home, moments I'll hold onto forever, and people I will always be grateful for.

Thank you for everything.

Sandro.”

A classy message from a classy guy

That's how you leave a football club. Unlike a certain someone who left last year for even more money, who barely even waved as he walked out the door for the final time.

It's going to be hard seeing Sandro at another Premier League side, especially if he can recapture the form he showed in the 2024/25 season. Tottenham are Newcastle's second opponents in the new season, so we don't have to wait long to see them again.

As long as he doesn't come back to haunt us, we wish Sandro all the best on his new venture.