It is no secret that Sandro Tonali wants to return to Italy at some stage in his career and AC Milan would jump at the chance. But it won’t be now.
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In recent years, there has been plenty of talk about Tonali’s return to Milan, eventually. The time must be right and whilst both parties want it, there is a third that may not allow it. Indeed, if money was no object, the Italian midfielder probably wouldn’t have left.
However, it is now likely to be the reason why he won’t return anytime soon. His value has only increased since leaving San Siro and whilst the desire for a return remains, he is outside of the financial bracket of Serie A.
Tonali heading for Newcastle exit
As Calciomercato.com writes, Arsenal and Manchester City are the two clubs most prominently linked to the Newcastle United midfielder, who sees his time in the North East as ‘over’. Both clubs are financially able to match the figures requested by the Magpies, which is believed to be around the €100 million bracket.
Italy, unfortunately, have little to no chance and are ‘far away’ from these teams financially. It is the case for the Rossoneri (and Juventus), who would love to bring him back to Italy.
Considering that neither managed to qualify for the Champions League, it only further eliminates them from the picture, from purely a financial standpoint.