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Newcastle United opponents Atalanta hit by drugs probe as Serie A star banned for Tyneside trip

Newcastle United's next pre-season opponents Atalanta have been rocked by a drug probe after defender Jose Luis Palomino failed an anti-doping test in the build-up to tomorrow night's game.

Palomino's tests showed the presence of Clostebo - a steroid banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The Serie A club have opted against holding any news conferences or open training sessions during their stay on Tyneside.

Before Atalanta set off for Newcastle, the club released a statement reading: "Atalanta BC announces that today the National Anti-Doping Court notified the precautionary suspension of the athlete Jose Luis Palomino.

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