Nicolo Fagioli: Debt collectors threatened to break my legs

Nicolo Fagioli has revealed that debt collectors threatened to break his legs over money he owed thanks to gambling.

The Italian FA confirmed on Monday that the Juventus midfielder will serve a seven-month suspension after being found guilty of betting on football matches. Fagioli received a reduced ban thanks to a plea bargain and co-operation during the investigation.

During the investigation, carried out by the Turin Prosecutor's Office, the 22-year-old immediately confessed to authorities when questioned about his gambling, and admitted to betting on football matches.

have now published a transcription of Fagioli's interview with authorities, in which the player confirmed that Newcastle United star, and Italy international, Sandro Tonali suggested the use of an illegal website in order to hide his betting.

Fagioli also detailed the harrowing nature of his gambling addiction, admitting that he borrowed money from Juventus teammate Federico Gatti and ex-Juve teammate Radu Dragusin in order to pay off the huge debts he accumulated.

Below is the full transcript of what Fagioli said.

“At first you bet because you have a lot of free time, you train in the morning and then you play to win to help the boredom.

«Sandro Tonali suggested that I play on an illegal site. I saw him play and asked him what he was doing, he told me I could do it too because there was no trace of betting. And he made me register via an account at the site in question. The first bets are placed on tennis and then football events. I made bets on irregular sites.»

“I was betting on both football games, casino and tennis. I started in the summer of 2021. I did not ask myself the problem if these sites were regular or not, for me the difference between the