Sandro Tonali message on return to Italy – This is why I think I am lucky | OneFootball

Only three months now before Sandro Tonali can return to playing competitive football.

His ten months ban set to come to a close in late August 2024.

Training regularly with his Newcastle United teammates in the meantime, Sandro Tonali has also been working out in the community.

As well as making appearances in the UK at community events, the Italy international also flying home on a regular basis to do the same in the country of his birth.

Sandro Tonali speaking to students and young footballers in Bari – 14 May 2024:

“To hide behind barriers is the problem.

“It’s never the solution.

“You have to talk and get help.

“My real wealth is not the millionaire contracts but being surrounded by people who love me and continue to show it daily.

“I have recently visited a factory and I could reflect on how many people work 10 hours a day to take a salary home.

“I understood precious things. One above all. If a worker loses his job, the whole family pays the consequences.

“This is why I think I am lucky. I made errors but I have lost nothing.

“Football is more tiring in England but there is less pressure. Whether you win or lose, you can still live your life.

“In Italy, often you can’t leave home when a game doesn’t go well.