Video: Italy star Tonali on life in Newcastle and understanding Geordies | OneFootball

Italy international Sandro Tonali let fans into his everyday life at Newcastle United, but admits he needs ‘another four, five years more’ to understand Geordie accents.

The midfielder made his Serie A debut for hometown club Brescia, then moved only a few miles within the same region to Milan.

It was therefore a huge leap when making the transfer to Newcastle and the Premier League, but admits he feels better now that he has settled down in a house with partner Giulia.

They recently got engaged and set the date for the wedding on July 1, with the hope that next summer Sandro will be at the World Cup with Italy.

Tonali getting to grips with life in England

epa11976764 Italy’s midfielder Sandro Tonali (R) celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals first leg soccer match between Italy and Germany at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 20 March 2025. EPA-EFE/Daniel Dal Zennaro

Tonali gave the official Newcastle United YouTube channel a look at his life behind the scenes, confessing that playing for Milan was “a dream” come true for him and his father.

He already won his first piece of silverware at the club, lifting the EFL Cup beating Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool in the Final.

He introduced everyone to his dog, Margot, and admitted he is still getting to grips with some aspects of the English language.

“I don’t understand Geordie. I need four, five years more…”