Sandro Tonali’s ban lifted, set to return this month

Newcastle has confirmed that Sandro Tonali has been cleared to join the rest of the squad for the new season from August 28, 2024 according to a statement obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Thursday.

Recall that Tonali has been banned from football since October 2023 but has been able to continue training with the Newcastle first team.

Newcastle have received confirmation from Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio that Tonali’s ban runs up to and including August 27, allowing him to return to action from August 28.

But when Tonali will return is not quite clear just yet as Newcastle have a Carabao Cup second-round match at Nottingham Forest that week which could be scheduled for either Tuesday or Wednesday evening.

Tonali would be ineligible to feature should the game be played on Tuesday but would be allowed if scheduled for Wednesday.