Tottenham star Micky van de Ven reacts to Sandro Tonali's £100m deal on social media

Tottenham fans have been celebrating one of the biggest transfer news of the summer after their club record deal for Sandro Tonali.

The north London club have agreed a club-record £100 million package with Newcastle for the Italy international, with the deal understood to include an initial fee of £92.5 million and £7.5 million in add-ons.

Tonali has reportedly agreed a six-year deal worth £275,000-a-week, with Roberto De Zerbi playing a key role in convincing his fellow Italian to join Spurs.

The transfer has proceeded quickly in the last 24 hours.

Reports indicate that Tonali is in London today to complete the final stages of his medical before officially signing for Tottenham next summer after Mateus Fernandes.

This player is expected to be released once the remaining documents have been completed, which will end one of the biggest problems in the transfer of players in the window.

Spurs are unlikely to be done there, and can still sign more players, including a new player and a new goalkeeper.

Nevertheless, Tonali is the name on everyone's lips right now, with members of the Spurs squad appearing to give their approval on social media.

Micky van de Ven reacts to Tottenham's £100m deal for Sandro Tonali

Indeed, sharp-eyed fans noticed that defender Micky van de Ven liked Fabrizio Romano's “Here We Go” Instagram post confirming Tonali's move.

Van de Ven has become one of Tottenham's strongest players since arriving in north London and is expected to play a major role under De Zerbi next season, despite being linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Seeing one key figure in the locker room publicly react to Romano's announcement only added to the positive feeling about the transfer.

Tottenham have signed full-back Roberto De Zerbi

Tonali comes with an outstanding pedigree.

After emerging from Brescia as one of Italy's brightest talents, he became a key player at AC Milan, helping the Rossoneri win the Serie A title with his power and passing range.

Newcastle paid around £55 million to sign him in 2023, and although his first season in England was interrupted by a lengthy suspension, he has responded admirably since his return, re-establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most complete midfielders.

His ability to decide to handle the ball, recover the ball and drive forward makes him a perfect fit for De Zerbi.

Alongside Fernandes, Tonali has the potential to transform Tottenham's midfield in the coming years.

If he performs at the level he has consistently shown in Serie A and the Premier League, Spurs will be more secure than a statement signing.

They will have found a true quality midfielder, who will be able to raise the standard of everyone around him and be the centerpiece of De Zerbi's rebuild.

For a Tottenham side determined to finally return to English football, there are few better players available to build around.