Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban confirmed, season and Euro 2024 OVER

The sanctions of the 'betting case' are going through their week of conclusion. After making official, 7 days ago, a 7-month ban for Nicolo Fagioli, the Italian Football Federation confirmed that the sanction for Sandro Tonali is 10 months plus 6 to 8 months to be served in another way, either by attending a therapy to cure his gambling addiction, with community service or by paying a fine.

Newcastle have thus lost the midfielder in whom they invested 64 million euros this summer for the whole season. Until then, he had played for Milan and had become one of the most promising talents in the Italian national team. He will not be able to take part in the 2024 European Championship in Germany, so this break could be very damaging to his career.

His return will be in late August or early September next year, by which time the 24-25 season will have begun. Newcastle signed him until 2028 when they signed him from Serie A, so he is guaranteed a medium to long-term future in the Premier League.

he fact is that, when he is allowed to be included in his manager's squad, it may be difficult for him to get into the same dynamic as his teammates. These days, the Magpies have been able to have him in their ranks against West Ham United, although he started from the bench and played about half an hour.

 

October 26, 2023