The Turin public prosecutor’s office is investigating Juventus player Nicolò Fagioli for online betting on unauthorized websites.
The 22-year-old midfielder himself informed the Italian Football Association (FIGC), which is also investigating the matter, about the case, Armando Simbari, the player’s lawyer, told the Italian news agency LaPresse. If Fagioli is found guilty, he could face a fine and a ban of several years.
Fagioli, who has appeared in six of eight Serie A games this season, “is cooperating with both the judicial and sports authorities with the greatest possible transparency,” Simbari continued. “He actually wants to contribute to the investigation.” The 22-year-old does not play a relevant role in the investigation, the AP news agency reported.
The investigations against Fagioli, who came from his own youth, are not the only reason why the Italian record champions are currently making negative headlines: midfielder Paul Pogba is temporarily banned for doping, and a few days ago Juventus announced a loss of 123.7 million euros for them last season.