Sandro Tonali he’s eager to prepare for his big return to the field with Newcastle, already set for August. In the meantime, given the long 10-month disqualification, the former Milan midfielder has decided to reduce the salary of around 8 million euros a year that he receives in England. “It was something he wanted to do. He felt guilty and to show the club that he was in good faith, that he was sorry and that he was determined to put everything behind him and try to learn from it,” the coach said in a press conference. Eddie Howe on the talent of Magpies.
The facts
Tonali was charged by the FA in March and admitted placing between 40 and 50 bets on football after arriving at Newcastle, including four on match results. Magpies. The FA said the money placed on bets by Tonali would have been “well in excess of €100,000” (£85,600).
Howe again
“It’s a great sign for the future, I think, for us that we have a very good person in the team and someone who is now keen to put everything behind him and try to show all the good he can do for Newcastle United. I think it’s It was the right decision taken by the FA: not to extend his ban. I’m sure he had some difficult moments, but he behaved in a positive way.”