Former Tottenham and Everton midfielder Dele Alli has stepped up his latest contract bid, with a full part being played in training at Como.
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Ex-England international is a free agentSevered ties with Everton & headed to ItalyHoping to impress Fabregas & earn dealFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty/GOALWHAT HAPPENED?
It was revealed towards the end of 2024 that the ex-England international would be taking on a new challenge in Italy. He had continued to work with Everton after becoming a free agent, but saw injury struggles prevent him from staking a serious claim to fresh terms with the Toffees.
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Dele has now stepped out of his comfort zone to join former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas at Como, with the World Cup winner filling his first managerial role with Serie A newcomers. Dele began training in new surroundings on Boxing Day.
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The 28-year-old was initially put on an individual programme, as he remains a long way short of full fitness, but has joined the rest of Como’s squad for a mid-season warm weather camp in Marbella. He has been pictured there alongside former Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno and ex-Barcelona stalwart Sergi Roberto.
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Reports in Italy suggest that Como will wait several weeks before making a decision on Dele and his future, with the hope being that he can recapture the form that once made him a Premier League superstar and one of the best goal-scoring midfielders on the planet.