Sandro Tonali shares what is ‘annoying’ him after signing for Newcastle

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Sandro Tonali is officially a Newcastle United player, but there is already one thing that is annoying him about his new club.

It is not the weather in the North East, nor is it the fact he arrived too late for Sam Fender’s infamous concerts at St James’ Park.

Instead, Tonali is not happy about how long he is having to wait to meet his new Newcastle teammates.

The 23-year-old has been on Tyneside this week to fulfil his media duties, but has not been fully introduced to the people he will be sharing a dressing room with. He did meet Kieran Trippier, while he has exchanged messages online with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes.

There is a lot of buzz surrounding Tonali’s arrival, and it sounds like he wants to get started sooner rather than later.

Sandro Tonali desperate to meet Newcastle teammates

Tonali has spoke to NUFC TV, and was asked how much he is looking forward to starting his Toon career and meeting his new teammates.

“A lot,” he said.

“Because I knew I was coming to play here and then I had to wait 10 or 15 days to meet my new teammates. That’s annoying.

“I hope to come here and start as soon as possible, because I will have to make progress with the language. It won’t be something easy to do, but it is part of the path I will have to take.”

Important summer for Tonali on Tyneside

Hopefully it isn’t long before Tonali can meet the rest of the Newcastle team. Eddie Howe’s side are set to begin pre-season training next week, although it is unlikely that the Italy international will be involved.

He will likely have an extended break, having played for his country at the Under-21 European Championship. That is where Anthony Gordon is currently, with England set to compete in the final this weekend.

For Tonali, it will be important to settle in quickly. The team spirit on Tyneside means that should not be a problem – he will be welcomed with open arms. The only issue could be the language, but hopefully he can learn English just as quickly as Bruno did.

It is going to be a tough summer for Tonali. Howe asks his players to put maximum effort in, to ensure they are fit enough to play the football he wants for an entire season. That is now going to be even tougher with Champions League qualification.

But Tonali will be up to the task, and it won’t be long before Sean Longstaff is taking him out for a Greggs while Dan Burn teaches him all the words to the Blaydon Races.