This time, it’s done. Recruited for around 70 million euros this summer, Sandro Tonali was the flagship recruit of the Magpies. But while he was still looking for himself in Eddie Howe’s midfield, the sports betting affair came to disrupt for good the situation of the Italian, who officially played his last match against Dortmund on Wednesday , in the Champions League (0-1).
As recently announced, Sandro Tonali is indeed suspended for the next 10 months from all competitions. “The FIGC sanction includes an overall ban of 18 months, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational program in Italy comprising 16 commitments. On the evening of Friday 27 October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA had approved the application of FIGC sanctions worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday 27 August 2024 », explains Newcastle in its official press release. Terrible for the Magpies, the player, but also Italy who will have to do without Tonali during the next Euro in the event of qualification.
