According to a statement shared by Fabrizio Romano on X, Newcastle has announced that Sandro Tonali has been cleared to rejoin the squad for the upcoming season starting August 28, 2024. The Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio confirmed that Tonali's ban will end on August 27, allowing him to return to action the following day.
However, the exact timing of Tonali's return remains uncertain, as Newcastle has a Carabao Cup second-round match against Nottingham Forest that week, which could be scheduled for either Tuesday or Wednesday. If the game is played on Tuesday, Tonali will be ineligible, but he could play if it's held on Wednesday.
Tonali's first Premier League match back is expected to be against Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park on September 1. The midfielder has been banned from football since October 2023 but has continued training with Newcastle’s first team. He will miss Newcastle's opening two Premier League games against Southampton and AFC Bournemouth before being available for the Spurs match.
⚪️⚫️🇮🇹 Newcastle confirmed that Sandro Tonali has been cleared to play from August 28. pic.twitter.com/sVPNMsVcbz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2024
