Newcastle do not know if AC Milan were aware of the gambling charges facing Sandro Tonali when they sold him to the Magpies, says Dan Ashworth.
Newcastle United do not know if AC Milan were aware of the betting charges facing Sandro Tonali when they sold him to the Magpies this summer, according to sporting director Dan Ashworth."It's really difficult for me to get into what other clubs do or don't know," Ashworth said.
BBC Sport has asked AC Milan whether they knew about the charges facing Tonali back in July and as awaits a response. That will include Tonali making at least 16 public appearances in Italy, where he will be expected to speak to young players about the dangers of gambling."It's important he feels a connected part of the club, it is important for his own mental health. won't be spending a large amount of the time away from the club .
"It's probably more difficult for him than anyone else. We have a programme to support him and thankfully he's able to train with the team, which is great for his mental well-being. We're putting together a programme of what he can and can't do over the coming months to get him back flying in August.""Any player's contract situation is private and confidential," he said.
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