Sandro Tonali

[The Prophet]

I don't think it's quite true that you have to be in the Champions League every year, buy certainly there abouts.

[The Butcher]

 (Unless he's like Bruno) He'll leave for a bigger club, compete for bigger trophies and bigger wages. Just not to an English club plz.

[NWMag]

You’d hope that our actions towards him during his ban have earned a little additional loyalty that might persuade him to stay for an extra season or so

[Gaztoon]

You give players enough money and they will stay or sign for anyone in the top leagues.. CL or not.

[kenlau88210]

4 hours ago, Erikse said:

Bruno is a rare thing in todays football. Absolute legend. In general that type of loyalty isn't expected anymore. The quotes from Tonali aren't surprising, and I don't blame him either.

 

 

 

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

[Guillaume]

39 minutes ago, kenlau88210 said:

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

If we are to move to another level Joelinton and Bruno will be replaced a long time before we'd consider upgrading Sandro.

[GEFAFWISP]

Just enjoy the ride, he's probably got another season in him and unless he Isaks himself will go down as a legend.

 

 

[Ginola14]

bbc now reporting his comments last night 

 

seems like the question was designed to generate speculation and unsettle, 

 

I don't think his agent has said anything, it's all media driven

[PauloGeordio]

Just now, Ginola14 said:

bbc now reporting his comments last night 

 

seems like the question was designed to generate speculation and unsettle, 

 

I don't think his agent has said anything, it's all media driven

Colour me shocked! 

[AJ9]

Needs a whopping great contract

[Ginola14]

deserves a big salary bump and probably the only way we have any chance to keep him 

 

links to London and Liverpool thus summer will be relentless otherwise 

[Erikse]

1 hour ago, kenlau88210 said:

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

 

I mean, in his first 2 seasons he did exceptionally well, and I have no doubts he could have attracted interest from other clubs if he wanted out. People often forget how good or consistent players were more than 1 year ago, unless it involved lots of goals. Lets also not forget that he has started many times over some other excellent midfielders for Brazil. Noone knows what would've happened if he was offered a contract by a top team, but atleast he never pushed for a transfer.

 

Just to refresh your memory, here are some stats from the 23/24 season, when we struggled through an injury crisis:

https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/3961571

 

He was top 3 of midfielders in PL in several metrics. Nr. 1 in chances created per 90, for instance. I'm sure the story for 22/23 was the same, or even better.

 

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by Erikse

[gbandit]

6 hours ago, Yorkie said:

Sorry is there something to be concerned about re those quotes? All he's saying there is that he doesn't want to bullshit anyone.

Aye, the quotes show he has integrity and respect for us. If he goes, he goes but he won’t go as a piece of shit. Personally, I think there’s a very good chance he’s here into at least next season 

[Thumbheed]

1 hour ago, kenlau88210 said:

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

 

Christ

[80]

Sounds to me like he's very committed to being sincere. Can't complain about that, I don't think we need to panic about him leaving just yet, but yeah, realistically he knows there's a chance he leaves at some point. Sounds like there's a chance he stays too, mind.

[kenlau88210]

52 minutes ago, Erikse said:

 

I mean, in his first 2 seasons he did exceptionally well, and I have no doubts he could have attracted interest from other clubs if he wanted out. People often forget how good or consistent players were more than 1 year ago, unless it involved lots of goals. Lets also not forget that he has started many times over some other excellent midfielders for Brazil. Noone knows what would've happened if he was offered a contract by a top team, but atleast he never pushed for a transfer.

 

Just to refresh your memory, here are some stats from the 23/24 season, when we struggled through an injury crisis:

https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/3961571

 

He was top 3 of midfielders in PL in several metrics. Nr. 1 in chances created per 90, for instance. I'm sure the story for 22/23 was the same, or even better.

 

 

 

 

I was also very impressed with how good he was in his first 1-2 seasons here. He is still a great player no doubt with impressive performances here and there, though he seems to lose possession much more easily these days. And I have to say his creativity is quite overrated, and most here probably wanted us to sign a creative midfielder to take us to the next level (though Ramsey was probably a good option considering what was available). Regarding his stats in 23/24, yes they look impressive, and I agree he had a good season overall then (I remember 7 goals and 8 assists = 15 G/A while playing quite deep). But considering how much of a "go-to guy" he was for us offensively and defensively without Tonali, those stats probably made him look better he really was. As our main guy, his "usage rate" (a stat often used in the NBA) must be really high as he was involved pretty much in everything we did, and hence the stat lines could be flattering a bit. Eye test still supports that he was very good much of that season, and definitely in his first 12 months here. But I genuinely think he is a bit overrated by much of the NUFC fanbase and also by the media, especially when compared to other players like Gordon, Willock, Barnes and Osula who many here are quick to criticise after a few bad games.  

[Groundhog63]

2 hours ago, kenlau88210 said:

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

 

1 hour ago, Guillaume said:

If we are to move to another level Joelinton and Bruno will be replaced a long time before we'd consider upgrading Sandro.

 

[Kid Icarus]

All of that does sound to me like it means he'll be going, but I absolutely cba to fret about it like we did in the summer.

[duo]

9 hours ago, Leemond said:

 

Sorry but you have to show more faith than that to a club who stood by you during your ban.  

[duo]

9 hours ago, Yorkie said:

Sorry is there something to be concerned about re those quotes? All he's saying there is that he doesn't want to bullshit anyone.

That was as good a 'come and get me' if I have ever heard one.  

[Hovagod]

Yeah tend to agree @duo Would like not to, but there’s nothing there to be positive about. Bit fanciful to put it down as a reluctance to use platitudes. 

[The Prophet]

2 hours ago, duo said:

 

Sorry but you have to show more faith than that to a club who stood by you during your ban.  

 

He's not really being disloyal. He said he's happy and not thinking about any other club, but he can't promise he'll be here in ten years because football.

[Lucky]

What fucker asked the question?

[Rod]

5 hours ago, kenlau88210 said:

 

Bruno isn't that good. You will likely struggle to recall more than 5 top performances over the last 6-12 months. He is a bit of an overrated passion merchant. 

I honestly can't believe that you have stood up to the masses. If I had posted this comment then I would have been hunted down to my address in Hendon. 😉

[kenlau88210]

1 hour ago, Rod said:

I honestly can't believe that you have stood up to the masses. If I had posted this comment then I would have been hunted down to my address in Hendon. 😉

sounds like I have it way easier than you. I am just getting called a mackem or something like “glad I put the frog legs on ignore”, 😆😆