According to TA reports, while Tonali was banned for gambling, Newcastle reached a secret agreement with him to extend his contract originally scheduled for 2028 by one year. The club also unilaterally decided to extend his contract for another year to 2030.
It is reported that Tonali previously made a request to the club to accept a salary reduction during the suspension period, and Newcastle agreed. At the same time, the club also extended his contract by one year to 2029. The team also has the option to unilaterally extend the contract for another year, which means that the Italian's contract with Newcastle will last until 2030.
Tonali was very willing to renew his contract at the time in order to repay the team's trust in him during his suspension.
This makes the need for the two sides to sign a long-term contract again less pressing, although his outstanding performances have attracted potential suitors from across Europe, and they may be able to offer more generous terms.
The aftermath of the Isaac incident has not gone away. Newcastle insisted throughout the summer that he was not for sale, but reluctantly agreed to let him go to Liverpool for a record transfer fee on the transfer deadline. Looking forward, Newcastle do not want the Isak incident to set a precedent, and they also hope to avoid a similar situation from happening again with other key players.
If Tonali continues to perform well, he may be eligible for a salary increase, but there is no pressure on Newcastle to sell him in the short or even medium term.
The 25-year-old Tonali has played 8 games for Newcastle in the league so far this season, contributing 1 assist. His current transfer price is 75 million euros.
