‘His dream and mine too’ – Tonali discusses Milan move and Newcastle future
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Sandro Tonali left AC Milan almost two years ago now, but the Italian still keeps the Rossoneri in his heart.
There are few players in recent years who have captured the hearts and minds of Milan fans like Tonali has and did. Even now, two years on from his departure, the midfielder is still a heavily discussed topic.
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For many, the dream is that he returns one day. Hopefully sooner rather than later, and when he does, the desire is that he captains the Rossoneri.
Of course, there are many factors that come into play with a potential return, such as Newcastle United’s interest in a sale, and other clubs interested in the Italian star. However, there remains that hope of a homecoming at some point.
This week, the midfielder sat down to speak to the Newcastle media channels, and his move to and from the Diavolo were discussed, and Radio Rossonera have transcribed his words.
“My father and I are Milan fans, my mother was only at Inter because of her family. In 2019 she changed teams and my whole family supports Milan. When I went to Milan for my father it was fantastic, it was his dream and mine too.
“After three years I tried to change my life for football, in Italy I won a trophy after 11 years and it was fantastic. I loved my time at Milan, but now I have more time to win trophies at Newcastle.”
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Sandro Tonali dedicates a whole post to £13m star despite going unnoticed in Newcastle United win
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Newcastle United did not really have to get out of second gear against Leicester City on Monday night.
Indeed, Newcastle United made it six points from two games since returning from the Carabao Cup celebrations with a rather routine victory at the King Power Stadium.
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Jacob Murphy was at the double and Harvey Barnes bagged against his former club as Newcastle beat Leicester 3-0 to move back up to fifth in the Premier League.
The result keeps Eddie Howe’s side on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League too. The top five in the Premier League table could be afforded entry into the competition, while Newcastle also boast a game in hand on many of their rivals on that front.
In truth, the away side did not really have to do much defending against the Foxes, though Sandro Tonali was keen to hail Dan Burn.
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Sandro Tonali dedicates Instagram post to Dan Burn
Burn joined Newcastle for £13million in January 2022 and has been a fine servant for the club.
In fact, the defender scored what will perhaps prove to be the most iconic goal in the club’s modern history by brilliantly heading in the opener against Liverpool during the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Still, such were Leicester’s struggles in attack, Monday’s game was not a particular standout for Burn. Newcastle dominated the first-half and while they were sloppy after the break, the hosts rarely truly threatened.
Taking to Instagram after the game, however, Tonali captioned a photo of the two: “BIG DAN BURN.”
At one point in his career, the defender may never have thought he’d be playing alongside a Scudetto-winning former AC Milan star.
Burn, of course, has got to that point on merit. Still, his career has been a remarkable story and recent events have raised his profile even further.
After scoring at Wembley and then making a long-deserved debut for the England national side, Burn took the decision to join Instagram.
Now getting plaudits from big names like Tonali, Burn is finally getting the credit he so richly deserves.
