Sandro Tonali is an 'important' player with a 'high profile' who will bring 'great experience' to Newcastle United.
That is according to Paolo Nicolato, the manager of Italy under-21s, who has seen Tonali blossom for club and country after working with the midfielder at various age groups at international level. It was Nicolato, for instance, who handed Tonali the captain's armband at the UEFA under-21 European Championships.
Italy have since been knocked out of the tournament following just a single win in the group stages. The Azzurrini ultimately missed out on second place on goal difference in the head-to-head record after finishing level on points with Switzerland.
