A Newcastle United star has officially been told how long he has been banned from football for after being found guilty of illegal gambling.
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Midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23, will be out of action for 10 months for his role in illegal betting.
President of the Italian Football Federation Gabriele Gavina said in an official statement: "An agreement has already been reached between the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office and Sandro Tonali, which occurred before the referral, so it must be endorsed by the undersigned, which which I have already done. A plea agreement is expected for 18 months, of which 8 months of recovery activity, some of therapeutic activity and at least 16 face-to-face meetings as testimony.
"The rules provide for a certain number of years of sanction. A plea agreement is foreseen, extenuating circumstances are foreseen, the boys collaborated incredibly, for that's why we continue to respect the rules we have set for ourselves."
The Italy international was found to have been putting money on AC Milan games during his time at the Serie A club, prior to his big-money switch to the Magpies at the start of the season.
Tonali's ban follows that handed last week to Nicolo Fagioli, a Juventus starlet who was given a seven-month suspension from the sport for similar offences.
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Additionally, Tonali will undergo an eight-month rehabilitation programme.
The midfielder has made 12 appearances for the Magpies since his arrival, scoring one goal.
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