Sandro Tonali has moved to Tottenham for a fee of £120 million

The next transfer window of the English Premier League opened with a sensational deal, Zamin.uz reports.

Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali has joined London's Tottenham for a fee of £100 million. This transfer stands out not only for its massive financial scale but also because, despite interest from influential clubs like Manchester United, Tonali chose the London side, drawing attention from the football community.

According to Goal.com, this move is undoubtedly one of the biggest events of the current season. Tottenham had endured several seasons of unexpected and heavy underperformance.

The club had finished in 17th place in the domestic league for two consecutive years, even facing the threat of relegation to a lower division. However, under Roberto De Zerbi, the team won the Europa League last season, slightly restoring its international influence.

Now, the club's leadership aims to overhaul the squad and make a serious push for top positions. Former Tottenham midfielder Denni Murphy commented on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the transfer.

He believes that Tonali's choice was heavily influenced by London's prestige and living conditions. Murphy emphasized that the British capital remains an attractive destination for foreign players.

Denying London's appeal for international athletes would be naive, and as an experienced footballer, he noted that this factor often decides many things. According to him, if clubs like Manchester United or Liverpool had made Tonali a firm financial offer comparable to Tottenham's, he might have chosen differently.

After all, the chance to win major trophies usually outweighs the place of residence. At the same time, Tottenham's management has done everything possible to convince the player.

While rival clubs hesitated to exceed certain limits in transfer fees or wages, Tottenham broke records to secure the Italian star. Sandro Tonali is not the only major signing for Tottenham this summer.

To strengthen the squad, the club has also brought in Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and defender Yan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. Under Roberto De Zerbi, the coaching staff is now planning to cleanse the roster of players who fail to deliver expected results.

In the coming weeks, several players are expected to leave the club. Tonali, meanwhile, is expected to become a key figure in Tottenham's new midfield and help lead the team back into the Champions League zone.

In summary, this transfer confirms that the club's ambitions remain high.