Dele Alli 'agrees to join new club' just weeks after leaving Everton
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Dele Alli has agreed to join Italian side Como on a contract until June 2026, with an option for a further season, just weeks after his departure from Everton, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 28-year-old former England international's deal with the Serie A club is subject to certain conditions, with the extension option dependent on his appearances and availability.
The move comes one month after Alli confirmed his exit from Everton in an emotional statement, ending his two-year spell with the Toffees.
Como, currently 16th in Serie A and one point from safety, are managed by former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Dele Alli has agreed to join Italian side Como on a contract until June 2026, with an option for a further season, just weeks after his departure from Everton
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Alli underwent a trial period with the Italian club at the end of last year as they evaluated his fitness levels before offering a permanent contract.
The former Tottenham star will now look to rebuild his career in Italy, having last played competitively in February 2023 during a loan spell with Turkish side Besiktas.
In his farewell message to Everton, Alli expressed deep gratitude to the club's supporters and personnel.
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🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Como agree deal to sign Dele Alli with immediate effect! 🏴
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2025
Understand Dele signs tomorrow on a contract valid until June 2026 plus option for further season go activated based on appearances or availability.
He’ll play in Serie A under Cesc Fabregas as coach. pic.twitter.com/gzIQAW02DX
"It's been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness and I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into the process," he said.
"Unfortunately things haven't worked out as we all would have hoped and I think it's the right time for me to turn a new page," the midfielder added.
Despite his recent struggles, Alli maintains ambitious goals for his career, including targeting the 2026 World Cup with England.
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"You know you can set reminders on your phone, I have a reminder at 11 o'clock every day that says, 'World Cup 2026'," he revealed on Sky Sports in April.
The two-time PFA Young Player of the Year has made just 17 professional appearances in the last three seasons.
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His last England appearance came six years ago, having previously earned 37 caps and featured at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.
Everton had considered offering Alli a new contract in August, with manager Sean Dyche saying things were "ticking along nicely," but discussions never materialised.
Dele Alli struggled during his time at Everton, making just 13 appearances and failing to score
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The midfielder's time at Goodison Park yielded just 13 appearances without scoring a goal.
His tenure with the Toffees included a loan spell at Besiktas during the 2022-23 season.
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