Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a club-record transfer that could total £100 million. The deal includes an initial fee of £92.5 million, with an additional £7.5 million contingent on the team qualifying for the Champions League.

Record Transfer and Contract Details

This transfer surpasses Tottenham's previous record of £85 million, which was set earlier this month when they acquired West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Tonali has signed a six-year contract with Spurs and is expected to earn £275,000 per week.

Tonali's Journey to Tottenham

In his first comments as a Tottenham player, Tonali expressed his excitement about joining the club, stating, "I'm very happy to be here. When I arrived at the club today, it felt fantastic." He emphasized the importance of his conversation with the head coach, which lasted nearly two hours, saying it felt "like magic" and solidified his decision to join Tottenham. Tonali also noted the impressive atmosphere created by Spurs fans during his previous encounters with the club.

Before joining Tottenham, Tonali had a brief but impactful stint at Newcastle, where he made 110 appearances after transferring from AC Milan for £55 million in July 2023. His time at Newcastle was marked by a 10-month ban from the Italian Football Federation for breaching gambling rules, but he returned to help the club secure the EFL Cup, ending a 70-year trophy drought.

Tonali's signing is part of a significant summer investment for Tottenham, who have spent over £200 million as they look to strengthen their squad following a narrow escape from relegation last season. The club has also added defender Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million and secured free transfers for Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka.