Ex-Juventus midfielder tells Chiellini: ‘Bring’ Tonali to Turin after goal for Italy | OneFootball

Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi was delighted with Sandro Tonali’s performance in Italy’s 2-0 win over Northern Ireland, so he urged ‘super’ Giorgio Chiellini to ‘bring’ the Newcastle star to Turin.

Tonali’s goal and assist for Italy against Northern Ireland allowed the Azzurri to secure a 2-0 victory on Thursday and qualify for the World Cup play-off Final.

Ex-Italy and Juventus midfielder Tacchinardi, a Bianconeri fan, reacted to Tonali’s performance on social media, asking his friend and Juventus director Chiellini to sign the Newcastle star this summer.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: General view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“Super Chiellini, bring him to Turin, a proper player,” Tacchinardi wrote in an Instagram story published the day after the game.

Juventus are said to be interested in Tonali, even though recent reports suggest Newcastle will demand at least €90m for the ex-Milan star this summer.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Sandro Tonali of Italy scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Tonali has scored three goals and provided seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions with Newcastle this season.

The 25-year-old has also scored four goals in 31 appearances with the Italy national team.

Picture: Tacchinardi asks Chiellini to sign Tonali

Alessio Tacchinardi’s Instagram story on March 27, 2026.