THE FUSE

Reflecting on the successful pursuit, De Zerbi told Sky Sport Italia: 'If I really did convince him, then I can only be happy about that. I told him the truth, because I always tell players what I really think. I believe he is a player who has always been a leader in every squad he played, so here with a team that is in the process of reconstruction, he can have an important role. I was already watching Tonali when he was playing for Brescia, my hometown club and the team I support. At the age of 18, he already looked like a veteran. I think this is something that I and Tottenham can offer him more than other clubs.'