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I understand why Roberto De Zerbi wants him. De Zerbi's football places enormous responsibility on the deepest midfielders. They aren't there to simply protect the defence. They're there to control the entire structure. They must receive under pressure, attract opponents, manipulate pressing schemes, and still find solutions in the most congested areas of the pitch. That's exactly where Tonali thrives. What stands out isn't his passing range. It's his composure. Tonali is one of those midfielders who looks more comfortable the more pressure you place around him. He constantly scans before receiving, understands where the next pass is before the ball arrives, and rarely loses control when opponents try to close central spaces. Those qualities are essential in a De Zerbi system. The objective isn't to avoid pressure. It's to invite it. And very few midfielders are as comfortable operating inside that environment as Tonali. Once the press is drawn in, his value becomes even clearer. He has the vision to break lines, the range to switch play, and the technical quality to connect every phase of possession. He doesn't just circulate the ball. He changes the angle of attacks. He changes the speed of attacks. Most importantly, he helps his team progress through the pitch rather than around it. What also makes the fit so logical is his defensive work. Tonali covers ground relentlessly, wins second balls, protects transitions, and provides the intensity needed to maintain structure when possession is lost. That balance between control and aggression is difficult to find. The more I study the profile, the less this feels like a luxury signing. It feels like a tactical one. Because when you strip everything back, De Zerbi's football depends on midfielders who can remain calm when the game becomes chaotic. Tonali doesn't just survive those moments. He uses them to take control. #THFC #COYS #SandroTonali


He’s a way better version of the midfielders we’ve got, but we’d still be missing a player of a specific profile to partner him If we get that alongside him, our midfield is looking LOVELY

🚨#thfc Juventus are continuing to assess Guglielmo Vicario and Emiliano Martinez, who have different transfer fees. Vicario is becoming a more concrete option for the Bianconeri and, in fact, a more cost-effective option than Martinez. @DiMarzio


🚨 #THFC are willing to pay OVER €100M to sign Sandro Tonali. 😳💰 @AlfredoPedulla Do you think that would be worth it? 🤔

brighton expected to bid again for luka vuskovic. player keen on move. #thfc

#Tottenham are now trying to speed up a deal for Sandro Tonali. [@MatteMoretto] 🥇










