Disgraced Newcastle star Sandro Tonali gets new job after being suspended from football

In October, Tonali was banned from playing for Newcastle United after receiving a ten-month suspension from the Italian FA for breaking betting regulations.

He has since stayed in the team's vicinity, although he won't be able to participate until the following year.

The Italian international has taken up a new job as he looks to keep himself busy following his extended ban.

Tonali appeared in a photo shared on social media today, donning a helmet and hi-vis jacket with other workers.

Posting the snap, Magpie Media wrote, as reported by the Sun, "Sandro Tonali has been pictured today working alongside Shepherd Offshore engineers on the banks of the River Tyne. Keeping himself busy."

In the picture shared, there was a written caption which says, "@sandrotonali hard at graft."

Tonali was given a further two-month suspended penalty last week after he acknowledged breaking the FA's betting regulations.

In addition, he received a £20,000 fine and a warning about his behaviour going forward. He won't be subject to the additional two-month penalty unless he continues to violate the rules.

Meanwhile, Newcastle will face Brighton on Saturday as they look to end the season with a strong performance.