AC Milan striker Rafael Leao admits Sandro Tonali's departure surprised him.
Tonali's move to Newcastle was confirmed on Monday.
Tonali is an important player for us, I never expected him to leave," said Leao on the video.
He made the difference for us in midfield and I saw him as the heir to Gattuso, because he has been a Milan supporter since he was a little kid. I saw him being at Milan for many years.
We had a good rapport. I wish him good luck and success in his new adventure."