Tonali, the arrival at Newcastle and the irony of the English: «What enthusiasm» – Corriere.it

Sandro Tonali began his adventure at Newcastle, a club that will pay him eight million euros plus two in bonuses a year for six seasons, putting his experience at Milan behind him, complete with the Scudetto won in 2022.

Yesterday, Wednesday 5 July, the midfielder landed in England and his first steps, after descending from the plane’s ladder, were immortalized in a video published by the official account of the Magpies. Happy fans? machine The effect was not what the club expected. According to most of Newcastle’s supporters, who observed his facial expression, his gestures, Tonali’s body language, the bewildered player. In short, according to the English fans, Sandro is physically close to him (accompanied by his girlfriend Giulia Pastore), but – as one comment states – his emotional participation in the project is zero and he would like to be thousands of kilometers away from that place. Another user instead commented ironically: he seems absolutely thrilled to be there, I think it will be a flop. Or again: They forced him, He already hates England, Embarrassing, he Cried when he found out that he was going to Newcastle. Finally: Never seen a player so excited. But he didn’t end there. Because there are those who have gone so far as to make a sensational prediction: Give him time until January and he will return to Milan on loan. A biting comment under a video with over four million views.

First of all I want to thank Newcastle United because they are giving me a great opportunity for my career. I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving my best as I always have. I’m really excited to play at St. James’ Park, I can’t wait to feel the warmth of the fans, explained Tonali instead. And now everyone awaits his debut.