Newcastle United transfers: Sandro Tonali has issued an emotional and heartfelt farewell message after his departure from Newcastle was confirmed.
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Sandro Tonali has thanked Newcastle United and its supporters in a heartfelt farewell message upon signing for Tottenham Hotspur.
The 26-year-old’s move to Spurs is worth up to £100million and brings to an end a three-year stay on Tyneside.
Tonali was handed a 10-month betting ban shortly after joining Newcastle from AC Milan for £52million back in 2023 but bounced back from the major set-back to become one of the most important players in Eddie Howe’s side.
The midfielder played a key role in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win and Champions League qualification during the 2024/25 campaign.
While Tonali now moves on, the impact Newcastle had on him will remain forever.
Prior to an official announcement, Tonali took to Instagram to post a long and heartfelt farewell statement along with a video showing his best moments at Newcastle.
It read: “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.”
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