Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a deal reportedly worth up to £100 million, setting a new club record. The transfer includes an initial fee of £92.5 million, with an additional £7.5 million in achievable add-ons tied to Champions League qualifications over the course of his contract. This move follows Tottenham's earlier signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United and other acquisitions, including Andy Robertson from Liverpool (free transfer), Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth (free), and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for over £350 million. Tonali, who made 53 appearances for Newcastle last season, was attracted by the promise of higher wages, the appeal of living in London, and the opportunity to work under fellow Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi. Notably, Tonali is absent from the 2026 World Cup due to Italy's failure to qualify. The transfer underscores Tottenham's aggressive rebuilding strategy following a disappointing season. Tonali expressed his enthusiasm for the move, stating, "I'm very happy to be here. When I arrived at the Club today, it felt fantastic. People said about there being four or five clubs
there was only one." He also highlighted his connection with De Zerbi, noting, "I spoke to the Head Coach for close to two hours about the Club, the fans, the stadium and our football. It was like magic because I knew immediately that I had to sign for Tottenham." The deal represents the second-highest fee Newcastle have ever received for a player, following the £125 million paid by Liverpool for Alexander Isak last September. Tonali's arrival is expected to bolster Tottenham's midfield as they aim to improve upon their 17th-place finish in the Premier League last season. The club's spending spree, which has seen over £200 million invested in new signings, reflects their commitment to a significant squad overhaul under De Zerbi's leadership.