AC Milan director, Paolo Maldini insisted on signing Sandro Tonali from Brescia in the summer window of 2020. The Milan managemet reportedly beat competition from important clubs, such as city rivals Inter.
The young midfielder did not have a perfect first season with the Rossoneri. However, now, he is repaying the club managers for the faith they placed in him when they signed him permanently during last summer.
The young midfielder did not have a perfect first season with the Rossoneri. However, now, he is repaying the club managers for the faith they placed in him when they signed him permanently during last summer.
Il Diavolo leaders were even able to sign Tonali from Brescia on a discount after negotiating a better deal with Brescia. The talks were long and tough with Brescia's owner and president Massimo Cellino, but Maldini and Massara won finally. In the end, the agreement was the following: AC Milan pays 6.9 million euros to sign Tonali, with a further 3 million euros in bonuses. (10 million euros were already paid before for the loan move) Cellino asked to receive 6.9 million euros instead of 7 in order to avoid having 17 million euros, which is a number that he believes brings bad luck.
One of Cellino's other 'strange' requests was to delay the finalisation of the deal by 24 hours so it does not happen on a Tuesday as it is a day that the Brescia president does not like, being a superstitious person.
Right now, Tonali has unlocked his skills and now seems more comfortable on the ball as he is getting plenty minutes on the pitch. He has the trust of coach Stefano Pioli who believes in his abilities.
source: www.calciomercato.com
