AC Milan youngster Sandro Tonali has received great praise so far in his time at Milan. He has become an important piece in Pioli’s chessboard, as well as a fan favourite, with Pioli remarking that “in Italy, I don’t know how many young players are at that level, or who play with so much continuity, and now finally with so much clarity and quality”.
The 21-year-old playmaker joined his boyhood club on a permanent deal last season from Brescia. Despite only being at the start of his career, Tonali is already making a name for himself at the club, as both a talented player and a symbol for AC Milan.
With Tonali being dubbed one of the most promising talents in Italian football for the most part of his short career, there has been a lot of expectation on the young Italian’s shoulders. But former World Cup winner Franco Baresi is a big fan.
He told Skrill: “In recent months, the player that has impressed me the most for his growth and personality is Sandro Tonali.
“He is a young guy who is imposing himself, and I’m really happy because he’s a great lad too.”
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The former Italy captain won 18 trophies during his time at the San Siro.
In his new book, Liberi di sognare (Free to Dream), Baresi has outlined his journey from a young 12-year-old boy joining AC Milan’s youth team to becoming one of the most coveted and influential figures in the club’s history.
He said: “Writing this book at 60 years of age and going back over my whole life, I tell the story of how I achieved so many things amid difficulties and adversity.
“It was emotional for me, and I hope for those who read it, it can be an inspiration to them.”
Known as one of the greatest players to grace a black and red shirt, if not the football pitch in general, he was awarded the prestigious Ambrogino d’Oro in 2021 – the highest honour given by the municipality of Milan.
Baresi said: “It surprised me when I saw that I was nominated and I was so happy and proud when I received the award because it means a lot.
“Doing something good for the city has made me very proud.”
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