Newcastle United have released an official statement on Sandro Tonali, confirming that illegal betting charges by the Italian Football Federation have resulted in a 10-month ban for the midfielder.
The suspension begun yesterday and will see the 23-year-old return on August 27th 2024, allowing him to return just before the 2024/25 season is likely to kick off.
The club reveal that the FIGC’s sanction includes an eight month therapy plan and educational programme in Italy, involving 16 commitments.
Despite suggestions from Eddie Howe that he could feature in today’s trip to Wolves, the ban has already come into effect, meaning he won’t play again this season.
Official Newcastle United statement:
Sandro Tonali has been banned from competitive football for ten months, as effective from Friday 27th October 2023, following illegal betting charges by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
FIGC’s sanction includes an overall 18-month ban, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational programme in Italy consisting of 16 commitments.
On the evening of Friday 27th October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA has endorsed FIGC’s sanction to be applied worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday 27th August 2024.
