Ac Milan and Italian Midfielder, Sandro Tonali has completed a move to Newcastle United on a five-year contract.

The versatile midfielder, who played more games than any other Milan player last season, clocking up nearly 4,000 minutes across all competitions joins the Toons to become their second summer recruit after 18-year-old Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh was signed from Danish side Odense Boldklub.

While the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, it has been reported that the transfer fee is €70 million ($76.28m) with add-ons, making him the most expensive Italian player of all time.

It is also a record transfer for the Rossoneri, eclipsing the €68m deal from Real Madrid for Brazilian midfielder Kaka in 2009.

“First of all, I want to thank Newcastle United because they are giving me a huge opportunity for my career,” Tonali said in a statement. “I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving it my all, as I always have”.

Newcastle enjoyed an impressive campaign last season as they qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years after a top-four finish under manager Eddie Howe.