Sandro Tonali scores first Tottenham goal as Spurs take on Chelsea

Sandro Tonali found the net for the first time in a Tottenham shirt during a Premier League clash against Chelsea, giving Spurs the lead in a fixture that carries more financial subtext than most fans might realize. The goal is a milestone moment for a player who cost Tottenham up to £100 million, making him the club’s most expensive signing ever. A £100 million gamble paying off on the pitch Tottenham completed the Tonali deal on July 6, 2026, agreeing to pay Newcastle United £92.5 million upfront with a further £7.5 million tied to Champions League qualification. That deal slotted into a summer spending spree that exceeded £230 million in total outlay under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. Tonali himself arrived with a complicated backstory. He served a 10-month ban for gambling violations during his time at Newcastle, a period in which his wages were also reduced. The suspension is behind him now, and today’s goal suggests the on-pitch version of the player is very much back. Kraken is on the sleeve for exactly this moment Kraken has been Tottenham’s official crypto and Web3 partner since mid-2024, and holds sleeve sponsor status for the club. That means every time Tonali pulls on ...