Tonali’s international team-mate, Nicolo Fagioli, has already been banned for seven months for breaching betting regulations. The Italian Prosecutor’s Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced Fagioli had five months of a one-year ban suspended and was fined £10,848.
Part of the plea bargain will also see Fagioli take part in a therapy programme to tackle his gambling problem. Tonali’s agent spoke out on Tuesday, admitting the midfielder had a gambling addiction of his own.
“Sandro suffers from a gambling addiction,” Giuseppe Riso said. “He’s fighting to avoid that and I’m sure he will win this difficult game.
“He is in shock, he is shaken and sad.”
