"A fan can never change their faith" – Tottenham Hotspur star on the club he really loves

Tonali reaffirmed his lifelong devotion to AC Milan despite playing for Newcastle and now Tottenham, saying a fan can never change their faith.

Tottenham midfielder Sandro Tonali has doubled down on his enduring love for AC Milan, insisting he will remain a fan of the Italian club for life regardless of where his career takes him.

Tonali spent three years at Milan from 2020 to 2023, initially on loan from Brescia before the move was made permanent for €14.28m. During his time there, he made 130 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing 13 assists, and was part of the squad that won the Serie A title in 2021-22. He departed for Newcastle United in 2023 as the most expensive Italian player in history at the time, and has since moved to Tottenham.

Despite being away for three years, Tonali has frequently expressed his desire to return to Milan eventually. "Do I follow Milan? Yes, always," he said. "I believe a fan can never change their faith. And that will be the case for the rest of my life." A near-term return appears unlikely given he is now valued at €100m and earns substantial wages at Tottenham, with Milan unable to afford him. A return later in his career when he is older and cheaper remains a possibility both parties may hope for.