Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned from football for 10 months over breaches of rules on betting on matches in Italy, the head of the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.

Tonali was sanctioned with an 18-month ban, eight of which will be commuted to alternative treatment, after an agreement was reached with the Federal Prosecutor's Office, the FIGC confirmed.

It will rule Tonali out for the remainder of the club season and next summer's Euro 2024 tournament should Italy qualify. The player was also given a fine of $21,084 for violating rules.

Italy midfielder Tonali, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan this year, must also participate in a therapeutic plan lasting eight months as part of a deal with the FIGC.

This includes a cycle of at least 16 public meetings in Italy at amateur sports associations and centres for recovering gambling addicts.

The plea-bargain agreement was confirmed by FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.

Tonali, 23, is the highest-profile player caught up in a betting scandal that is shaking Italian football. Tonali made an appearance as a substitute during their Champions League 1-0 home loss to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.