Illegal betting: Newcastle midfielder, Sandro Tonali set for 10-month ban from football

Newcastle midfielder, Sandro Tonali is set to receive a 10-month ban from football with Italian authorities ready to confirm his suspension for illegal betting, according to Daily Mail.

Tonali’s lawyers have been in negotiations with prosecutors and the Italian Football Federation with an agreement close after he allegedly placed illegal bets at his former club AC Milan.

The Italian star, who joined Newcastle for £55million in the summer, will however be available for Newcastle’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.

It is thought that the suspension could become effective on Thursday.

Should the 10-month ban begin on Thursday, Tonali would be set to miss the remainder of the current 2023/24 season for Newcastle.

The 23-year-old would also miss early weeks of the 2024-2025 campaign and as well be ruled out of Euro 2024 for Italy.

Although Tonali would be unable to feature until late August 2024, it is believed that he will be free to train with Eddie Howe’s side during his suspension.