Carlo Laudisa has revealed in La Gazzetta dello Sport that Newcastle United's central midfielder Tornari's understanding with the team appears to have cracked and he seems to be favoring a return to his homeland. Despite being contractually locked in until June 2028, Tonali's presence in the team is waning, with his comeback becoming a precarious one.
With the Italian national team, Tonali was given many starts under Spalletti's guidance and performed impressively. But at Newcastle United, he only played 13 Premier League matches, accumulating only 650 minutes of playing time, which was far from his ambition. Tornari's emotional exhaustion with the city in the north-east of England flooded his mind with layers of sadness.
Meanwhile, rumors of his possible return to the beloved land are swirling and Milan fans are excited and longing for Tornari's return. Tornari's love for Milan has never been hidden, and his return would undoubtedly be a great boon to the fans.
However, Tonali's annual salary of €9 million is beyond the financial budget of most Italian clubs. While clubs such as Milan, Inter and Juve are eyeing him up, the financial hurdles clearly cannot be ignored. Newcastle United signed him for €60 million in the summer of 2023, with add-ons that could see the fee rise to €70 million. As a result, Tonali's move may have to come in the form of a loan, and Saudi investors could be his savior.
In addition to Italian clubs, top European giants such as Bundesliga's Bayern Munich and Ligue 1's Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed interest in Tonali. In the English Premier League, he still has no shortage of fans, and the road to the future is full of variables. Currently, Tonali seems to be tired of the status quo, he may leave Newcastle United to find new challenges and opportunities.
