The Italy internationals Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo left the Azzuri’s headquarters on Thursday after being advised they have been concerned in an investigation by prosecutors, the nation’s soccer federation has confirmed.
The gamers, of Newcastle and Aston Villa respectively, have been notified of the inquiry by Turin prosecutors whereas on the nationwide workforce’s coaching centre in Coverciano, earlier than European Championship qualifiers in opposition to Malta and England.
The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) didn’t specify what the investigation was about however mentioned the 2 midfielders have been allowed to go residence on the premise they aren’t in the proper state to face upcoming matches. A press release on Thursday learn: “The federation proclaims that this afternoon the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Workplace has carried out investigations into gamers, Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo, who’re presently coaching with the nationwide workforce on the Coverciano Federal Coaching Centre.
“Whatever the nature of the occasions, contemplating that the 2 gamers are usually not within the crucial situation to face the matches scheduled for the subsequent few days, the federation has determined, additionally for his or her safety, to permit them to return to their respective golf equipment.”
Turin prosecutors mentioned on Wednesday they have been investigating one other Italian footballer, Nicolò Fagioli, for alleged unlawful betting actions. Fagioli is going through a parallel investigation by FIGC prosecutors to find out whether or not his alleged playing concerned soccer matches.
Tonali joined Newcastle for an undisclosed price, believed to be round £55m, from Milan in July, whereas Zaniolo joined Villa on mortgage from Galasataray in August.
