Sandro Tonali Heads to Tottenham for Record Transfer

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Sandro Tonali is en route to the UK to finalize his historic transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, marking a significant milestone as the most expensive Italian footballer ever. While departing from Milan's Linate airport, Tonali briefly spoke to reporters, expressing his readiness for this new chapter and confirming that returning to Italy had not been feasible until now. The midfielder's €116m move from Newcastle United not only sets a record for Italian players but also breaks Tottenham's transfer record for the second time in a week. Tonali is expected to earn a lucrative €12m-per-season salary over a six-year contract under the management of Roberto De Zerbi, another Italian, in North London. When questioned about Paolo Maldini's potential role with the Italian national team, Tonali expressed admiration for working with him but noted they hadn't discussed it recently. As for the prospect of returning to Serie A, Tonali acknowledged the challenges and reiterated that it hasn't been a viable option recently.