US EditionEddie Howe shoots down Sandro Tonali quit stories after annoying agent quotes
Newcastle coach Eddie Howe rejects claims that Sandro Tonali plans a summer exit and confirms fitness checks ahead of their Champions League match against Barcelona.
- On March 18, 2026, Eddie Howe, Newcastle United head coach, denied claims that Sandro Tonali wants to quit Newcastle United, saying, 'The person that matters the most is Sandro. All I've ever seen from him is someone who is totally committed' — Howe.
- Giuseppe Riso, Tonali's agent, has held fresh talks about a possible summer move and suggested United could be a stepping stone, but Eddie Howe disputes this claim.
- With Howe plans to assess Tonali in training after he passed a fitness test to travel and could train at the Nou Camp.
- Howe made five changes to the side that beat Chelsea, including Anthony Elanga, Joelinton, Dan Burn, and Kieran Trippier returning to the starting XI.
- As a major Champions League occasion, the round-of-16 tie with FC Barcelona follows a 1-1 first leg at St James' Park last week, and Howe said he appreciated the size of the occasion.
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In Italy, Juventus has already tested the waters, even evaluating the possibility of bringing the former Roma goalkeeper to Turin.
Eddie Howe spoke at a press conference on the eve of Barcelona vs. Newcastle, the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. The Magpies manager discussed Sandro Tonali and his future. The former AC Milan midfielder is expected to be available after the illness that forced him to miss the weekend's match against Chelsea, but rumors swirl about his summer move following comments from his agent Giuseppe Riso. Sandro's influence on Newcastle: …
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