AC Milan have completed the signing of highly-rated Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Brescia on loan with an option to make the move permanent.
Tonali, 20, has made 89 appearances for Brescia, who were relegated in July, and scored seven goals.
The 20-year-old has joined for an initial loan fee of £9million, with the option to buy him outright for £14m next summer in a deal that could rise to £32m, according to Goal.
AC Milan have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Sandro Tonali from Brescia
The 20-year-old (middle-right) was one of Serie A's most sought-after players this summer
He made his senior Italy debut last October and has three international caps.
'He is one of the most promising young talents in international football. Sandro has a love for the club and an understanding of its values that will add to what we want to build together,' Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis said in a statement.
Tonali attracted interest from Barcelona and Manchester United after consistently impressing for struggling Brescia.
Huge things are expected of Tonali in his homeland, with the player repeatedly compared against the iconic Andrea Pirlo.
Huge things are expected of Tonali, with the playmaker often compered to Andrea Pirlo
Tonali previously looked set for a move to Milan's bitter rivals Inter, but turned them down once he was made aware of the Rossoneri's interest.
'We are excited to welcome Sandro to the Rossoneri family,' said club legend and current technical director Paolo Maldini.
'As a talented, young midfielder he will not only embrace the values of AC Milan but also make a significant contribution to the future success of the club.'
