Overview
- Tonali and his wife Juliette shared a joint Instagram post confirming the arrival of their son, Leonardo, timestamped January 8, 2026 at 08:53.
- The midfielder started Newcastle’s 4-3 victory over Leeds and was taken off at half-time before being in London for the birth less than 12 hours later.
- Coverage notes the timing of his withdrawal but reports no confirmation that it was connected to the impending delivery.
- Messages of congratulations poured in on Instagram from teammates Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Joe Willock and Anthony Elanga, as well as Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- Newcastle United and former colleagues, including club legend Shay Given and Tonali’s first club Brescia, also posted public congratulations.