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Sandro Tonali is a bigger attacking boost to Tottenham than the media portrays

Tottenham Hotspur spent a whopping 100 million pounds to sign Sandro Tonali, but if the Italian international is able to play to his full potential, then he is

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sandro Tonali is a bigger attacking boost to Tottenham than the media portrays
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur signed Sandro Tonali for a reported fee of 100 million pounds.
  • Tonali ranks ninth among Premier League players with 79 completed passes in the final third.
  • Tottenham recorded 0-0 draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton following early-season defeats to Brentford and Newcastle United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur signed Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali for a reported 100 million pounds. After enduring heavy losses against Brentford and Newcastle United early in the season, Tonali improved defensively during subsequent 0-0 draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton.

While critics have questioned his creative output amid Tottenham's scoring difficulties, analytics from Squawka show Tonali ranks ninth across the Premier League with 79 completed passes in the final third, trailing players such as Bruno Fernandes.

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