"Eddie Howe's long-term project at St James' Park is in full swing, and retaining multiple core members of his squad for the foreseeable future remains a priority, particularly after the recent summer transfer window. Despite Alexander Isak leaving for Liverpool, the Magpies are hoping to maintain the momentum of last season's Carabao Cup triumph and subsequent UEFA Champions League qualification."
"Tonali joined Newcastle in 2023, penning a five-year deal, but was suspended from professional football just three months into his stay on Tyneside by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. It has now emerged that Ashworth, who was still acting sporting director at the time, agreed with Tonali to a contract extension, and, as a gesture of goodwill, the Italian international agreed fresh terms whilst out of action."
Dan Ashworth held sporting director roles at Newcastle United and Manchester United, arriving at Newcastle in 2022 and leaving after a five-month spell at Manchester United following communication breakdowns with INEOS. Eddie Howe prioritizes retaining core squad members after the summer window, despite Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool, to sustain momentum from the Carabao Cup win and Champions League qualification. Sandro Tonali signed fresh terms with Newcastle during a 10-month ban for breaching gambling rules. Tonali joined in 2023 on a five-year deal and was suspended by the FIGC three months into his stay. Ashworth agreed Tonali's contract extension and Tonali accepted new terms while out of action; the deal will now expire in 2029 with a club option.
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