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Sandro Tonali’s wife, Juliette Pastore, expressed her gratitude to Newcastle United in a heartfelt statement.

Tonali is no longer a Newcastle player after his £100million transfer to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed on Monday morning.

The Italian played a key role as the Magpies ended their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League during the 2024-25 season.

But before that, Tonali was hit with a 10-month betting ban just months after joining United from boyhood club AC Milan for £55million in July 2023.

Sandro Tonali wife issues heartfelt statement

And Pastore has thanked Newcastle for the way its people rallied around her and Tonali during “one of the most difficult moments” of their lives.

“Some places leave a mark on your heart forever,” Pastore wrote on Instagram. “Newcastle will always be one of them.

“When life unexpectedly changed for us, this city wrapped its arms around our family. The club, the staff, our teammates, the fans and every person who showed us kindness stood by us with so much understanding, support and compassion.

“In one of the most difficult moments of our lives, you made sure we never felt alone, and that is something we will carry with us forever.

“Newcastle gave us so much more than football. It gave us friendships that became family, memories we will treasure forever, and some of the happiest moments of our lives. It’s where I became a wife, where I became a mum, and where our little boy spent the very first months of his life. That makes this city a part of our story forever.

“As this chapter comes to an end, all I can say is thank you. Thank you for opening your hearts to us, for believing in us, and for making us feel at home when we needed it the most.

“A piece of our hearts will always belong to Newcastle. Forever grateful. 🤍”

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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The former Aston Villa man's comments came after Newcastle United agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Gabby Agbonlahor has slammed financial restrictions for hindering clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

Despite boasting owners worth almost £1trillion, the Magpies have sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali to bankroll summer signings. This comes one year after Newcastle were unable to keep prized asset Alexander Isak.

Perhaps the most frustrating situation came in 2024, when Newcastle reluctantly sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to avoid a potential Premier League points deduction. In a non-PSR world, Chelsea and Manchester City - via rich ownership models - were able to catapult themselves to success.

However, Newcastle continue to be picked off by clubs boasting superior balance sheets. Likewise, Villa, also threatening to break up the “big six” monopoly, are also being hamstrung by financial pressures.

Gabby Agbonlahor fury

Speaking on talkSPORT, former Premier League striker Agbonlahor referenced clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa to attack the financial rules. His comments came after the Magpies sold Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100million.

“I speak for Newcastle fans, for Villa fans, for a lot of fans whose clubs can't spend money,” Agbonlahor said. “Spurs have finished seventeenth two seasons in a row, how can they go and spend £52million on (Jan Paul) van Hecke, Tonali will be £100million, Fernandes will be £85million, free transfers for (Andy) Robertson and (Marcos) Senesi, big, big wages for all five of those players.

“And then teams like Aston Villa who have just won the Europa League are getting fined £19 million and can't spend any money. It's a joke. It's a joke. The rules are a joke. How can clubs like Villa get to the next level? What's the point? The rules are terrible.

“It's that so-called top six bias. Clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle can't buy anyone, but Spurs finish 17th, two seasons in a row, and then go and spend. Who are you going to go and get next?”

‘Can’t dream’ - Gabby Agbonlahor

“Clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle can't dream, you're telling me now Spurs can just finish wherever they want every season, spend whatever they want because they bring in so much,” Agbonlahor added. “I'm not saying they're being punished. I'm just saying it's not fair that they can, and then clubs like Aston Villa who have got multi-billion pound owners and Newcastle can't buy anybody.”

Alan Shearer has given his thoughts on Newcastle United selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Alan Shearer is content with Sandro Tonali leaving after he failed to reach the same heights for Newcastle United last season.

However, the Toon icon will only be fully happy if the Magpies reinvest well. Newcastle agreed a £100million sale to Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week.

Tonali spent three years on Tyneside, albeit his first season was effectively written off as he faced a 10-month ban for breaching betting regulations. The midfielder helped United win the Carabao Cup and secure Champions League qualification in his comeback campaign.

In truth, he never replicated that form in 2025-26 as Newcastle struggled to a 12th-placed finish. Speculation surrounded Tonali’s future all season and he is now on the brink of joining Spurs for a club-record fee.

‘I’m ok’ - Alan Shearer

Speaking to Betfair, Shearer claimed £100million provides good business for Newcastle. He said: “I'm ok with Tonali leaving. As I previously said on this saga, if Newcastle set their fee at three figures and stick to it then that is fine and that's what they've got.

“I don't think he had a great season last season. We didn't see the Tonali we saw the season before, because he was incredible the season before. I thought by his own high standards, he didn't hit those heights last season at Newcastle.

“So, to get that much money for him, I think it's good. It's a good deal for Newcastle. They now have to spend that money wisely. By all accounts, they're going for young, hungry players in terms of £30-or-40-million-pound deals. So, if that's the case, then I'm ok with it.”

Alan Shearer blasts financial rules

Shearer also hit out at the financial measures, with Newcastle selling a second top star - after Anthony Gordon - to bankroll incomings. He added: “This is my argument in terms of the rules in football now on clubs spending. You've got a team who finished 17th twice in a row, yet they can go and blow everyone out of the water in terms of money-wise, where Newcastle can't.

“Newcastle have had to sell their best young players, had to sell their best players to comply with the rules. So, it never, ever sits easy with me. But that's Tottenham, that's fine, they can do that. I guess De Zerbi got that in his contract, if we stay up, this is what we have to do, otherwise I'm not coming.

“He's in a real power situation. The power is always with De Zerbi in terms of what he wants and what he can do. So, yeah, I'm fine with Spurs spending the money. It's just frustrating that Newcastle, with the wealth, can't spend like that.”

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is on the brink of a £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Simon Jordan believes Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham Hotspur for financial gain.

And in a passionate rant, he claimed Spurs have zero “football expertise” and “don’t know what they are doing” amid an ongoing spending spree. Tonali is set to leave Newcastle United for a staggering £100million.

The midfielder’s desire to leave was no secret, with his agent, Beppe Riso, publicly teasing a potential exit in recent months. Toon chiefs snubbed two £75million advances before striking a £100million deal earlier this week.

‘Money!’ - Simon Jordan

Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan has attacked Tonali - insisting his decision is financially motivated. The Italian is set to earn around £275,00 per week in North London.

“I'm not disputing it,” he told talkSPORT when asked if Tottenham are showing ambition. “What does it tell you about the players that are joining them? Because with respect to Tonali, why would you go from Newcastle to Tottenham Hotspur? I suspect it's because of the money and I don't know what that tells you.

“That tells you that you've either got a player that's playing for money or a player that's playing for ambition because you're going to a side that finished fourth from bottom of the league last year.

“Going to the central theme, I don't think they know what they're doing. They're paying massively over the odds for these players. They're paying £100million for Tonali. They're paying £85 million for (Matheus) Fernandes. What market is it? Who are they bidding against?

“You're not getting Tonali because he wants to come to Spurs. You're getting Tonali because you're paying Newcastle £100million and the guy is going to get £300,000 a week. Fantastic. Let’s see how it goes.”

Simon Jordan slams Spurs

Jordan - who questioned whether Tonali would join Spurs a fortnight ago - also fired a vicious swipe at the club’s hierarchy. He added: “I don't think they've got any football expertise in the building in terms of the commercial side of things. I don't think Vinai (Venkatesham) has a clue about football.

“I think he knows how to run commercial things, but he has no clue about football. The sporting directors in there are not good enough. We can all spend money.”

Sandro Tonali and his wife were celebrating more than just signing for Tottenham Hotspur this week.

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Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham Hotspur in a transfer worth up to £100million for Newcastle United.

It comes three years after the midfielder joined Newcastle from AC Milan for £52million. Tonali had an eventful spell on Tyneside, scoring 10 goals in 110 appearances for the club, including on his debut, while also helping the side win the Carabao Cup and qualify for the Champions League in 2025.

But the Italian was also hit with a 10-month betting ban, which limited his impact to just 12 appearances during his first season at the club.

As reported by The Gazette back in April, Tonali believed he would be allowed to leave Newcastle this summer if the side failed to qualify for Europe. Upon agreeing a move to Spurs, Tonali revealed he had an ‘agreement’ with Newcastle regarding a transfer exit.

He also hinted that the move was a collective decision for his family rather than a personal one for him. Back in January, Tonali became a father with his child, Leonardo, being born in London.

“For a life choice with family because we come from Newcastle and last year our life has changed with our child’s birth, so we decided to change our life,” Tonali said earlier this week.

Almost exactly one year ago, Tonali and his wife, Giulia Pastore Tonali, got married. And amid all the transfer noise surrounding the move to Spurs, the couple celebrated their first anniversary.

Earlier this week, Tonali’s wife wrote: “More and more every day… Happy first anniversary my love.”

He responded: “Happy anniversary my love.”

Having enjoyed a happy life together in Newcastle, the pair will now embark on a new adventure in London.

Newcastle United transfer rumours as Magpies eye replacement for Tottenham Hotspur-bound Sandro Tonali.

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It’s been a significant week for Newcastle United on the transfer front.

The Magpies sanctioned their second major sale of the summer as Sandro Tonali follows Anthony Gordon out of the St James’ Park exit door. Gordon joined Barcelona for £69million, and United have banked a further £100million through the sale of Tonali to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

It’s claimed those sales will enable Newcastle to strengthen in multiple positions, the first of which is set to be Gordon’s replacement as Ivory Coast international Bazoumana Toure finalises his £43million move from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim.

The 20-year-old arrived on Tyneside on Thursday to undergo his medical and put pen to paper on a long-term contract.

Newcastle want another midfielder to replace Tonali, but could sign another as well. They are hoping to seal a deal for World Cup star Johan Manzambi, while there are a couple of other names being linked too.

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Newcastle are interested in signing Lamine Camara and according to the iPaper, the Monaco midfielder is understood to be keen on the move.

The 22-year-old has spent the last two seasons at Monaco after joining from Metz, and his performances have caught the eye of several European clubs.

Camara has been closely watched at this summer’s World Cup, where he started all four of Senegal’s game before their devastating round of 32 exit at the hands of Belgium.

Newcastle United linked with Sandro Tonali Italy teammate

As per Italian publication Quotidiano Sportivo, Fiorentina are braced for an approach from Newcastle for midfielder Nicolo Fagioli.

The report claims Tonali’s move to Spurs “risks becoming a veritable domino effect, capable of reaching all the way to Florence” with the Magpies reportedly admirers of Fagioli.

As a result, Fiorentina are “already taking precautions”, with : Sassuolo's Kristian Thorstvedt and Juventus' Fabio Miretti among those shortlisted should United move for Fagioli.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has spoken publicly about his imminent £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Sandro Tonali believes he is leaving Newcastle United on “excellent terms” as he finalises his £100million move to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Italian arrived in London on Thursday ahead of undergoing his medical and becoming Spurs’ club-record signing.

The Magpies have nearly doubled their money on Tonali after paying £55million to sign him from AC Milan in 2023. The sale is the second most expensive in the club’s history after Alexander Isak’s £130million British record move to Liverpool last year.

Sandro Tonali: I’ve left Newcastle United on excellent terms

The 26-year-old has only really spent two full seasons at St James’ Park after being hit with a 10-month betting ban just a few months after arriving from Milan.

Tonali resumed his career at the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign, helping United end their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup, as well as qualifying for the Champions League.

But after failing to qualify for Europe last season - instead finishing 12th in the Premier League - Tonali believed he had a verbal agreement to leave United.

His agent, Giuseppe Riso, has been drumming up interest in Tonali since January and despite namechecking the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City, the midfielder has joined Spurs, who have finished 17th in back-to-back Premier League seasons.

Some Newcastle supporters feel let down by Tonali, especially after supporting him through his lengthy betting ban. Tonali, however, believes he is leaving on “excellent terms”.

Tonali told Gianluca Di Marzio: “It was a bit long. We had a sort of agreement with Newcastle, we spoke every day and we made it. They wanted the best from me, we wanted the best deal for them.

“We parted on excellent terms , we're all happy and I'm ready for this new adventure.

“Why Tottenham? De Zerbi played a huge role in this, and it's also a lifestyle and family choice after three years at Newcastle.

“De Zerbi deserves much of the credit; he did it not only as a Brescia and native and a friend, but also as a hard worker; he's committed to this.”

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Newcastle United have agreed the £100million sale of Sandro Tonali to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs will pay £92.5million up front and a further £7.5million in achievable add-ons, marking the second most expensive sale in the Magpies’ history after Alexander Isak’s £130million British record move to Liverpool last year.

Tonali spent three seasons at St James’ Park, although it was more like two after he was hit with a 10-month betting ban just months after joining from AC Milan for £55million.

The Italian resumed his career at the beginning of the 2024-25 season and played an integral part as the club ended its 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup, as well as qualifying for the Champions League.

But following last season’s disappointing 12th finish in the Premier League, Tonali has opted to leave St James’ Park and join Spurs, who finished lower than the Magpies in 17th.

Newcastle United fans react to Sandro Tonali’s £100m move to Spurs

We asked our NewcastleWorld readers over on Facebook how they felt about Tonali’s move to North London, and the response was mixed.

Some suggested they felt betrayed by Tonali having stood by him during his betting ban:

Paula Woodhouse: Gutted. Thought after the club stood by him, when we lost him for ten months. The least he could have done was stay until January see how things were.

Phil Reed: Says it all about the player and his agent. If any player should have shown loyalty, it was him. I don’t wish him luck, anything but that.

Robbie Rimington: Snake with a short memory , but we got a lot more than he’s worth.

Gregg Tucker: He's a great player when he's playing great... Fizzles out later towards the end of the season from what I've seen.. Feel he hasn't repaid the faith and loyalty shown throughout his ban by the Newcastle faithful. True colours shown..£100 million for a player who isn't committed is good business.

Colin Snowdon: I think he owed us one more season the way we stuck by him when he got banned.

Ann Logan: Good deal for the club especially as he’s made it clear he wants to be away. Thought he might have shown a bit more loyalty to the club after the way we stuck by him in his dark days but hey ho. But Tottenham

Alan Douglas: Disgusted in him after all NUFC has done for him personally and also keeping him when he was serving his ban

Meanwhile, others recognised that it was good business - if the money is invested properly into improving Eddie Howe’s team:

Gary Flatman: On his day, he is fantastic, but he is inconsistent. £100m is a hell of a lot of money as long as we invest it well in the first team squad with quality.

Keith Dobson: Good business considering performances last season, depends on the players we bring in. I personally think we will get more out of the players we bought last season.”

Bill Baker: Great business take the money move on get two players for £100 million better than him.

Alex Wilkinson: Initially disappointed but now accepting of it especially when we’re gaining £100m. But he has to be adequately replaced!

Fabrizio Romano has claimed Newcastle are interested in a Tottenham Hotspur midfielder amid Sandro Tonali transfer talks.

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Fabrizio Romano has claimed Newcastle United have had a transfer offer rejected by Tottenham Hotspur amid Sandro Tonali transfer talks.

Spurs are pushing to sign Tonali from Newcastle this summer and have already had a bid of around £80million rejected. In the meantime, the North London club have agreed an £85million club-record deal to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United but are expected to return with an improved offer for Tonali.

Newcastle value Tonali at around £100million, meaning Spurs would have to smash their transfer record again to land the Italian.

But amid those transfer talks, Romano has claimed Newcastle have made a move for Spurs midfielder Archie Gray.

The transfer influencer posted on Instagram: “EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle send bid for Archie Gray while Sandro Tonali separate deal talks continue.

“Newcastle have sent official bid to Tottenham for Archie Gray, rejected by Spurs in separate deal from Sandro Tonali. Spurs made their position clear on Archie Gray following the approach — no agreement between the clubs at this stage.

“Newcastle remain interested in Gray, while Spurs' stance is unchanged for now. Sandro Tonali talks also continuing. Tottenham are pushing to get Tonali deal done as their top priority after Mateus Fernandes who’s having medical now.

Gray, 20, was born in Durham and progressed through Leeds United’s academy, going on to make 52 appearances for the club in his breakout season. His impressive displays in the Championship caught the eye of Spurs, who agreed a deal worth around £40million.

Gray has since gone on to make 81 appearances for Spurs over the last two seasons and has shown versatility to play both in defence and midfield.