Gambling ban fallout: Newcastle's challenge to confirm AC Milan's awareness in Tonali’s transfer
IMAGO | Sandro Tonali with Newcastle United teammate Kieran Trippier.
Transfer agreements typically include clauses that require the selling club to inform the acquiring club of any impediments to the player's ability to compete for the new team.
Yet, some agreements may lack these provisions, and generally, principles like good faith and buyer beware apply across most legal systems. Any agent engaged by Newcastle may face greater legal jeopardy than AC Milan.
Why it matters: Newcastle United's £55 million acquisition of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan received a 10-month ban due to illegal betting, highlighting the inherent risks in player transfers.
The perspective: The football industry has increasingly relied on thorough player profiling before finalizing transfers. Concerns flagged during initial due diligence often lead to hiring private investigators to fully vet a player.
6 November 2023 - 4:08 PM
Recent English media has been abuzz with the possibility of legal action between Newcastle United FC and AC Milan centered around Sandro Tonali, the Italian midfielder Newcastle signed for £55 million.
Revelations surfaced four weeks ago when 22-year-old Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was under investigation for illegal gambling and betting on football matches. Subsequent reports implicated Newcastle’s Tonali in the inves
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