Sandro Tonali has refused to rule out potentially returning to Serie A one day, amid reports about his agent visiting Italy.
The sale of Tonali to Newcastle United two years ago is still painful for a lot of fans, and many still dream of his return. Few players have connected with the supporters like the boyhood Milanista, and he was crucial in the conquest of the Scudetto in 2021-22.
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It was reported earlier in the week that Tonali’s agent Giuseppe Riso flew back to Italy, by Goal.com. The idea of a return for the midfielder ‘could be reopened’ and he ‘wouldn’t say no’, but it seems to be Juventus that are most seriously linked with an attempt.
In the build-up to Italy’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Estonia, Tonali spoke to Vivo Azzurro about a number of topics. He was asked about the possibility of returning to Serie A one day, and didn’t rule out out.
“You can never know what will happen. I tell everyone it’s possible. I’m not closing the door on Italy; it’s my country. Maybe not now, because I’ve found my balance at Newcastle, but the league is getting better and better, the level of the teams is rising,” he said (via MilanNews).
2027 Milan midfield:
Rabiot – Ricci – Tonali
Jashari – Comotto/Bondo – Fofana
Sell the Fofana
We all know Modric can only give us two seasons at most. He will be playing until 45 but his last seasons will have to be in a less demanding league. Bringing back Tonali in 2027 would not be a bad idea. He will be in his prime by then.
Just imagine if we have keep Tonali Locateli and Calhanoglou
We are going to have the best midfielder trio in the League
Plus the transfers of jashari and ricci
There’s sadly no room presently for Tonali to return. He plays Fofana’s role and the Frenchman is in great form under Allegri so far. Modric and Rabiot are immovable. I don’t even know where Ricci and Jashari fit in. RLC the only one who can be sold.
Our midfield is full with one comp. Next year with CL hopefully there will be room to rotate but for the current players only.
True
Also, I think if anything , Juve might be the one to bring him back to Italy
Well he’s gonna cost 80mil minimum in the next few years so no chance he’s coming back to Milan anytime soon