The agent of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has spoken about his summer move.

Many fans have wondered why the Italian chose to leave AC Milan to sign for the St. James' Park club.

Giuseppe Riso, Tonali's agent, has outlined that Newcastle are emerging as one of the top clubs in the world.

“The Premier League is a different matter - it is the NBA of football," Tonali's representative told Sky Sport 24.

"Newcastle have the most important ownership in the world and a clear project to become a protagonist in England and Europe.

"It was an important opportunity and he chose to go. The Premier League is what Serie A was until a few years ago."