The Italian, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan for £55m in the summer, 'will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities,' his club says.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is being investigated by prosecutors in Italy for allegedly breaching betting rules, the Premier League club has said. The Italian Prosecutor's Office and the Italian Football Federation have launched investigations into the football star, who joined the Magpies from AC Milan for £55m in the summer, but could now face a lengthy playing ban.
' Tonali was one of several players named in an Italian football betting investigation last week and it has been reported that he admitted at a hearing on Tuesday to betting on matches involving AC Milan. Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was banned for seven months by the FIGC for breaching betting rules on Tuesday. Fagioli had five months of a one-year ban suspended and was fined 12,500 euros , and agreed to have six months of treatment for his gambling problem, the FIGC said.
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