Tonali, 120 million and a record that burns Serie A
Sandro Tonali's move from Newcastle to a top European club for 120 million marks a point of no return in the value of Italian midfielders and in the summer transfer market.
Sandro Tonali has moved from Newcastle United to an unspecified club for £120 million, setting an all-time record for an Italian footballer. The operation, defined as "record-breaking" by Newcastle's transfer market director, Romano Foti, was finalized in the summer of 2026 and marks a turning point in the market value of midfielders. The transfer exceeds the previous Italian record, held by Federico Chiesa, by over 30 million and places Tonali among the highest paid midfielders in the history of European football.
