Juventus dreams of Sandro Tonali

25/12/2025 09:40:00 PlaymakerHub

The comeback of captain and central defender Gleison Bremer from injury is like a vital mid-season signing for Juventus, but the "Old Lady" still needs to reinforce her squad to boost confidence in the Top 4 Serie A battle. Their biggest dream right now is Sandro Tonali.

For many years, Juventus’ midfield, despite frequent personnel changes, has been criticized for lacking toughness and fiery spirit. Sandro Tonali, with his limitless energy, embodies the archetype of a powerful, passionate, and extremely durable midfielder. The 25-year-old star is the ideal answer to Juventus’ midfield problem. He is not only a perpetual engine running at the heart of the team but also capable of sparking the fighting spirit among his teammates.

However, convincing Tonali to leave Newcastle has never been an easy mission. The English club is wealthy and unwilling to part with a key player unless the player himself requests a transfer. Yet Juventus sees hope in this narrow opportunity. The prospect of returning to Italy, back to the familiar Serie A setting, and joining a prestigious club like Juventus is believed to be very attractive to the former Milan midfielder.

Tonali is Juventus’ dream

Tonali’s salary of about 7 million euros plus bonuses in England fits within Juventus’ newly established wage cap (comparable to Vlahovic and Bremer), making the financial hurdle less intimidating if Newcastle agrees to a flexible transfer structure, such as a loan with an option to buy tied to Champions League qualification. This deal is not impossible, but it demands unwavering determination from both Juventus and Tonali himself to make the unlikely happen.

Juventus returns to the Serie A title race

The pursuit of Tonali is not merely a matter of on-field quality but also a strategic necessity for the club’s future: securing Kenan Yildiz. He is an ambitious player. A high salary alone is insufficient; Yildiz requires Juventus to demonstrate that the team is capable of competing for major titles before he signs a contract extension. Bringing in a world-class star like Tonali is the perfect solution to satisfy the number 10. Juventus knows they cannot afford to lose their most precious talent simply because they failed to show ambition.

The appointment of Marco Ottolini as the new dedicated sporting director is a significant move. Ottolini, who previously worked with Juventus at the Next Gen level and understands the club’s culture well, is expected to help solve the difficult challenges facing the club.

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