Newcastle have confirmed that Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly breaching betting rules.

talkSPORT revealed in November the Italian was being investigated by the FA for offences separate from those committed in Italy that resulted in his ten-month worldwide ban.

Tonali, a £55million signing from AC Milan last summer, is now accused of breaking betting rules 50 times between August 12 and October 12, following his move to St James' Park.

The midfielder is believed to be cooperating with the FA amid fears he could face further sanctions.

Tonali has been given until Friday, April 5 to respond to the charge.

An FA statement read: "Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.

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