Dele Alli has called time on his Everton career in an emotional post on social media, amid reports that he could be set for a move to Italy.
Alli Leaves Everton After ‘Incredibly Tough Journey’
Dele Alli has been training with Everton despite his contract at Goodison Park expiring last summer.
He had ambitions of securing a deal with Sean Dyche’s side though his training was hampered by a muscle injury.
The 28-year-old who last played competitively in February 2023 during a loan spell at Besiktas, has now called time on his stint at Goodison Park.
He wrote on Instagram: ‘As widely published this week, 2025 may set me on a new path with some exciting opportunities.
‘Before any of that happens it’s very important for me to make clear how grateful I am of all the fans, staff and players at Everton FC for the support they have given me.
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‘It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness. I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into the process.
‘Unfortunately things haven’t worked out as we hoped and I think it’s the right time for me to turn a new page.
‘I want to wish everyone at this amazing club the very best of luck.’
Alli Set To Link Up With Cesc Fabregas At Como
In his post, Dele Alli referred to a ‘new path with some exciting opportunities’ in his reasoning for leaving Everton.
Over the last week, it has been reported that Como manager Cesc Fabregas was hopeful Alli would train with the Serie A side in January.
Last week, it was reported that Como manager Cesc Fabregas was hopeful that Dele would start training with the Italian side in January.
The ex-Tottenham star watched Como beat Roma on Sunday and Fabregas said after the match: ‘I don’t want to talk too much about this but perhaps there is a chance Dele will start training with us after Christmas.
‘It would be to help him get in shape and nothing more.’
Though Fabregas said it was to help Dele Alli get into shape after his Everton exit, it gives the former England international a chance to get closer to a return to action.
Alli’s Struggles To Return To Action
Former Everton star Dele Alli was one of England’s hottest prospects during his early days at Tottenham. He bagged 46 goals across his first three seasons at Spurs and was also an England regular.
He struggled for form and minutes when he joined Everton in January 2022. Alli only made 13 appearances for the Toffees.
Alli last played competitively in February 2023 during a loan spell with Turkish club Besiktas. He has been training with the Toffees since his contract at Goodison Park expired last summer.
Last month Everton boss Dyche said: “Dele has had a minor thing. He’s just taking a time out because obviously he’s had a few (injuries) now and he’s peed off with it.
“So, we’re just monitoring that at the minute. He’s abroad at the minute but working.”
Everton were open to offering Alli a new contract in August but talks never progressed.
