AC Milan have signed Sandro Tonali on loan with an option to buy from Brescia.
The 20-year-old, compared to Italian legend Andrea Pirlo, was also linked with a move to Inter Milan.
Tonali is a technically gifted midfielder with a great passing and dribbling ability.
He scored one goal and assisted 7 times for Brescia in the 2019-20 season.
A statement on AC Milan’s website read: AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Brescia Calcio on loan with the option to make the deal permanent.’’
Ivan Gazidis, CEO of AC Milan, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sandro Tonali to AC Milan. He is one of the most promising young talents in international football. Sandro has a love for the Club and an understanding of its values that will add to what we want to build together. Welcome Sandro!”.
Paolo Maldini, AC Milan’s Technical Area Director added: “We are excited to welcome Sandro to the Rossoneri family. As a talented, young midfielder he will not only embrace the values of AC Milan but also make a significant contribution to the future success of the Club.”
Tonali will wear the number 8 shirt at Milan.
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