Sandro Tonali made his presence felt on Newcastle's pre-season tour with the midfielder nearing the end of his betting ban - while Magpies CEO Darren Eales reveals how the club plan spend their massive wealth Tonali will feel like a new signing for Newcastle upon return , Eales has claimed Eales is targeting signing more players of the midfielder's calibre in the future Get breaking Premier League news straight to your phone on Mail Sport's new WhatsApp channel By Miles Starforth Published: 12:00 BST, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 12:00 BST, 9 August 2024 e-mail View comments After almost 10 months in the shadows on Tyneside, Sandro Tonali had something to say in the Tokyo spotlight. Tonali was on stage at a Newcastle United fan event, held at a wedding venue during the club's pre-season visit to Japan . There was a hush in the room when the midfielder took the microphone - and made a vow of his own.
Tonali, banned for breaches of betting rules while an AC Milan player, made it clear that this season was a fresh start for him . The room erupted when last summer's £52million signing finished his speech, and the reception clearly moved the 24-year-old Italy international, eligible to return to competitive football later this month. Sandro Tonali (centre) is ready for a fresh start at Newcastle as he nears the end of his betting ban The midfielder will be like a new signing, CEO Darren Eales said, as Newcastle prepare for the new season Eales has said that he is keen to bring more p.