Sandro Tonali gives worrying answer on Newcastle future and name drops Alexander Isak

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Nevertheless, Eddie Howe disclosed a fortnight ago that he would be keen to secure Tonali on improved terms at Newcastle to further solidify his future on Tyneside.Yet when questioned following Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao about whether he envisages his long-term future at the club, Tonali indicated he isn't contemplating that far into the distance at present and is simply concentrating on the immediate situation."This is a tough question because, you know, [in] football you need to think year for year," he responded."I don't want to say I want to stay here 10 years and in two years, three years, four years [or] five years I will go. I want to think, just for me, year for year.

I don't want to say 'Yes, I want to stay here 10 years' but now I'm happy here. I don't think anything about another team."Sandro Tonali (Image: Getty Images)Tonali penned a new deal at Newcastle following his 10-month suspension from football for breaching betting regulations.

This extension was three years ago after the ban, I don't know why the last week everybody spoke about it," he added."When I had the ban, when I was out off the pitch, I signed my contract for one year because it was difficult staying off the pitch for [what was] my fault, for my problem, and [take] all the money from this team. Every day I work for the win every game, I work for every person in Newcastle, I work for my family, I work really for every person here." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.