Howe makes admission over Tonali’s Newcastle contract: ‘I’m sure’

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Howe makes admission over Tonali’s Newcastle contract: ‘I’m sure’

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe is convinced that new sporting director Ross Wilson is already ‘looking into the contract length’ of several key players, including Sandro Tonali.

Italy star Tonali is one of the Newcastle players expected to receive a contract extension offer in the coming months, alongside Tino Livramento and Sven Botman.

When does Tonali’s Newcastle contract expire?​

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James’ Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Tonali’s current deal expires in June 2028, but reports in England during the break suggested the Magpies would soon offer him an extension.

Howe spoke at a press conference on Friday and confirmed that contract extensions, including Tonali’s, are already on the agenda of new sporting director Ross Wilson.

Tonali expected to be offered contract extension by Newcastle​

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James’ Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

“That’s one that’s waiting for Ross. These conversations will all be led by him,” Howe said, via the Independent.

“And of course I’m sure he’s all over that and looking into the contract length of all the players and then starting conversations accordingly.”

Tonali joined Newcastle from Milan in the summer of 2023 and has scored seven goals in 66 appearances with the Magpies.

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Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United and Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, applaud the fans following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The Italian midfielder recently hinted that he could return to Serie A one day, although he’s currently happy to play for Newcastle and in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old has three goals in 29 with the Italy national team.

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