Newcastle United’s Italian midfielder, Sandro Tonali, is currently under investigation in connection with illegal betting activities, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. This revelation has stirred discussions within the football community, raising concerns about the use of illegal betting platforms by football players in Italy.

Tonali, who made a high-profile move to Newcastle from AC Milan in July for a reported fee of 70 million euros (equivalent to 74 million USD), was previously seen as a significant addition to the team, setting a record sum for an Italian player’s transfer. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

Legal and sporting authorities in Italy have launched investigations into the alleged involvement of football players in using illegal betting platforms. The situation has brought to light a growing concern in the sport, leading to actions against those found in breach of betting rules.

In a statement, Newcastle United confirmed the investigation concerning Sandro Tonali’s potential illegal betting activities. The club expressed its support for the player as he cooperates with the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) throughout the ongoing investigation. The statement read, “Sandro is fully engaging with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities. He and his family will continue to receive the club’s full support.”

This incident comes shortly after Juventus’s Nicolo Fagioli faced a seven-month ban as part of a settlement with the FIGC for violating rules related to betting on matches. Fagioli, like Tonali, is also under investigation by prosecutors in Turin for allegedly betting on illegal websites. The football world is now closely watching how these investigations unfold and how they may impact the players’ careers and reputations.

Given the ongoing nature of the investigation into Sandro Tonali’s involvement in illegal betting, Newcastle United indicated that it cannot provide further comments on the matter at this time. The football community will undoubtedly follow this case closely to see how it unfolds and whether further actions or sanctions may be taken based on the investigation’s findings. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.