KDT Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Tonali likely to be going up against Kone & Thuram tonight so interesting to see how he gets on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Re Romano, my irritation is primarily his constant gagging to make it an entire brand. The whole #herewego thing, always having a Photoshop of them in their new club's shirt ready to go. If he was just any other journalist I'm sure he wouldn't even register with me. But I guess he's done his job as it's sure as hell gotten him noticed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Looking forward to the unveiling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I don't watch Italian football so I'll defer to others about what kind of player etc. I'll just say Tonali has the highest average rating on Sofascore among Milan players in Seria A and is ninth overall for all positions in Seria A for the 22-23 season. His score put him just above Osimhen. https://www.sofascore.com/player/sandro-tonali/892673 His average rating is also third top among Milan players on Whoscored, who will calculate it a different way. These scores are automatically calculated for each game, but clearly pass the eyeball test when you see who scores well. For us to grab a young and mega consistent key player from a European powerhouse who were just in the CL semifinal is bloody amazing. I cannot get my head round it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The College Dropout Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, Schecter said: yeah I realise that but that's what your agent/lawer is for and gross salary is the most important factor in terms of FFP. Aye but He’s communicating net salary to communicate info about the player - not FFP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 6 year contract. When that ends he'll only be 29. This is everything I had hoped for our first senior signing of the summer. Exceptional business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, joeyt said: Looking forward to the unveiling Fuck me, that’s an insult to pizza. Straight off the Asda counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, joeyt said: Looking forward to the unveiling Is that a frozen pizza that hasn’t even been cooked? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Just now, Stifler said: Is that a frozen pizza that hasn’t even been cooked? It is as well. ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Tell me ma, me ma I won't be home for tea I'm in Gino D'Acampo Restaurant Quayside Newcastle NE1 3BE With Tonali Tell me me, me ma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonaliFan Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Hi all, Another Milan supporter here. Thought I'd have a gander at what's being said over this side and offer my 2 cents. On the likelihood of signing Tonali Unlike my compatriot Milanista, I am not so adamant that "you're not getting Tonali". As much as I would like to be so sure, the reports are saying that under current ownership, no player is off limits (if the right price comes along). Sadly, the region of 80m is good business, and that's how we operate now. Maldini... a legend and club icon, the man that completely represents what Milan is, got recently sacked as technical director in as little as a few words with no warning and no proper testimonial. That is an indication if ever I've seen one that the management is purely business. The 'moneyball' approach is the new wave, but it lacks heart, and a true ambition to reach the highest levels of football. It is true that he is a boyhood fan of the club. He embodies this team and what it represents in every possible way, through his football and his character. That's why a lot of us are quite upset over this news. In 2021, Tonali agreed to take a pay cut so he could stay at Milan, basically saying he could achieve everything here, didn't care about the money, and wanted to become a club icon. This is what i'm holding onto, but if the club agrees a deal and says to him we no longer need you, then you leave. On Tonali as a player For those interested in what he's like as a footballer. He's young (yet established)... and soon to enter his prime. Position: He can play as a 6 or an 8. In my opinion he's most effective as a box-to-box player. He has the speed, the intelligence, the passing to get forward, and the defensive skills to be a presence anywhere on the pitch. The only thing I would say is he does probably need to add more goals to his game, but he is improving in that regard. Physicality: Got an incredible engine - he will hustle, harry and never slack off. He works his arse off all game long. Excellent at breaking up play and filling in gaps. Having watched Newcastle play quite a bit last season, I think this suits your philosophy perfectly. Mentality: A+++++ A warrior, someone who fights for everything. Respects his club, teammates, coach and everyone involved. Will always give 100% and is the best team player you could ask for. Side note: I found it interesting how Milanista mentioned how a lot of Milan fans say he's a "Jack of all trades, but master of none". There is some truth to this, IMO. Tonali, at this stage, in my opinion doesn't possess elite level qualities of other players in his position. He doesn't have the tackling of a Kante, or the passing of a Kroos. But he is the type of player that you notice when he's not there. He does the simple things consistently well, rarely puts a foot wrong and doesn't have any obvious weakness. In a word, he's 'effective'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Thanks for sharing @TonaliFan . Sounds like a champions league version of Longstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Great post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, TonaliFan said: Hi all, Another Milan supporter here. Thought I'd have a gander at what's being said over this side and offer my 2 cents. On the likelihood of signing Tonali Unlike my compatriot Milanista, I am not so adamant that "you're not getting Tonali". As much as I would like to be so sure, the reports are saying that under current ownership, no player is off limits (if the right price comes along). Sadly, the region of 80m is good business, and that's how we operate now. Maldini... a legend and club icon, the man that completely represents what Milan is, got recently sacked as technical director in as little as a few words with no warning and no proper testimonial. That is an indication if ever I've seen one that the management is purely business. The 'moneyball' approach is the new wave, but it lacks heart, and a true ambition to reach the highest levels of football. It is true that he is a boyhood fan of the club. He embodies this team and what it represents in every possible way, through his football and his character. That's why a lot of us are quite upset over this news. In 2021, Tonali agreed to take a pay cut so he could stay at Milan, basically saying he could achieve everything here, didn't care about the money, and wanted to become a club icon. This is what i'm holding onto, but if the club agrees a deal and says to him we no longer need you, then you leave. On Tonali as a player For those interested in what he's like as a footballer. He's young (yet established)... and soon to enter his prime. Position: He can play as a 6 or an 8. In my opinion he's most effective as a box-to-box player. He has the speed, the intelligence, the passing to get forward, and the defensive skills to be a presence anywhere on the pitch. The only thing I would say is he does probably need to add more goals to his game, but he is improving in that regard. Physicality: Got an incredible engine - he will hustle, harry and never slack off. He works his arse off all game long. Excellent at breaking up play and filling in gaps. Having watched Newcastle play quite a bit last season, I think this suits your philosophy perfectly. Mentality: A+++++ A warrior, someone who fights for everything. Respects his club, teammates, coach and everyone involved. Will always give 100% and is the best team player you could ask for. Side note: I found it interesting how Milanista mentioned how a lot of Milan fans say he's a "Jack of all trades, but master of none". There is some truth to this, IMO. Tonali, at this stage, in my opinion doesn't possess elite level qualities of other players in his position. He doesn't have the tackling of a Kante, or the passing of a Kroos. But he is the type of player that you notice when he's not there. He does the simple things consistently well, rarely puts a foot wrong and doesn't have any obvious weakness. In a word, he's 'effective'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Cheers for an excellent write up @TonaliFan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, joeyt said: Looking forward to the unveiling isn’t that Adam Sandler? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 How long is the u21 tournament? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Thanks for sharing @TonaliFan . Sounds like a champions league version of Longstaff I thought exactly the same, mainly from the comment of having no elite attributes at a single thing, but you miss him when he's not there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: Great post Echo this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nattfare Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Great post, Tonalifan. If he signs, stick around and change your username to Toonalifan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Thanks for sharing @TonaliFan . Sounds like a champions league version of Longstaff Sounds like Bruno to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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