Sandro Tonali Set to Return to Newcastle After Betting Ban

Sandro Tonali, Italy international and Newcastle midfielder, will return to action from August 28 following a ban for breaching betting rules. He has been out since October due to a 10-month ban issued by the Italian federation and an additional two-month suspended ban. Tonali will miss the opening games against Southampton, Bournemouth, and Nottingham Forest.

Italy international Sandro Tonali is poised to rejoin Newcastle on August 28 following his suspension for breaching betting regulations.

The midfielder has been sidelined since October, serving a 10-month ban imposed by Italy's soccer federation due to betting on teams he played for. An additional two-month ban was imposed but suspended until the end of the season.

Newcastle confirmed that they have received official notification from Italy's soccer federation, clarifying that Tonali's ban will conclude on August 27. As a result, he will miss Newcastle's initial Premier League matches against Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as the League Cup fixture against Nottingham Forest on August 27. Tonali is expected to make his return in a home game against Tottenham on September 1.