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Agent of AC Milan midfielder Tonali details Newcastle transfer: It's difficult to refuse

The agent of AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali has offered details of his €80m move to Newcastle United.

Tonali is set to complete his move in the coming days.

Guiseppe Riso said: "Mission accomplished? Not yet, there are still a few days left, a little more.

“It's difficult to reject huge bid for the club and the player. We agreed all terms for Tonali with Newcastle and the two clubs are finalising the deal. The contract with Newcastle will be valid for the next six years.

"The boy is calm, he knows that when such important offers arrive, from such important properties, it is difficult to refuse both for the club and for the boy. We have reached an agreement on the player side, they are defining between clubs: once this is done, he will undergo medical examinations in the next few days.

“This is an excellent deal, Newcastle is the perfect project for Tonali. Newcastle wanted Sandro as a key signing at all costs. He will be a crucial player. This deal also helps AC Milan and Brescia's finances a lot."

Riso added: "Tears? "No, absolutely, the boy is thinking about the national team.

"It's (now) a question of bonuses and technical details, bureaucratic things. It's six-year contract I can confirm. I'm satisfied because it's a great deal, Sandro will help Milan and Brescia too in this deal, which he loves so much.

"It's a perfect project for him, they want him at all costs and he'll be the point of reference."

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