Paolo Di Canio may have made himself public enemy number one on Tyneside back in the day but the former AC Milan star and Sunderland boss has backed Newcastle United-bound Sandro Tonali to 'explode' in the Premier League
The Italian caused carnage back in 2013 after celebrating his second game in charge, a 3-0 win over Newcastle, by knee-sliding down the St James' Park touchline. Di Canio isn't looked on favourably for his antics that day but knows a thing or two about Serie A stars joining the English game and is confident Tonali will represent a good bit of business when Newcastle complete the transfer.
“I hope Tonali explodes soon, but he will find a physical football, with more pace. Potentially he will replace [Sean] Longstaff,” Di Canio told Sky Sport Italia last week.
