SANDRO TONALI has been pictured appearing to work alongside Shepherd Offshore engineers.
The Newcastle star, 23, has not played for the Toon since October.
Tonali was handed a ten-month ban by the Italian FA for breaching betting regulations.
He has since remained around the team, but cannot play until next season.
In a picture posted today to social media, Tonali could be seen wearing a hi-vis jacket and helmet.
The post said: “@sandrotonali hard at graft.”
Posting the snap, Magpie Media wrote: “Sandro Tonali has been pictured today working alongside Shepherd Offshore engineers on the banks of the River Tyne.
“Keeping himself busy.”
Seeing the snap, one Newcastle fan wrote on social media: “Sandro Tonali out here doing side quests.”
While a second commented: “Most random thing i came across …