Dele Alli spent two years of his career at Everton.
It was a difficult period for Dele Alli, as he struggled with injuries and was in a constant battle to get back up to fitness.
After making 13 appearances for Everton, Dele officially announced his departure from the club in December 2024.
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The 37-cap England international joined Como shortly after, but only made one appearance for the Serie A outfit.
He was sent off in his sole appearance and ultimately left in September 2025.
Dele has now given a short update on his career.
Dele has made it clear that he has no intention to retire as he has been posting several clips of him training with a coach to get back up to fitness.
The former Toffees midfielder made a rare appearance in the public eye yesterday as he was a guest at Tottenham Hotspur’s clash against Arsenal.
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The 29-year-old spoke to the supporters on the pitch and announced that a return to football is in the very near future, although there’s been no word on which club he may join.
“I can’t wait to get back on the pitch playing, hopefully it won’t be too long now,” Dele stated.
“I hope you’ve missed me as much as I’ve missed you. A lot has happened in our journeys since we were last together but I’m back today and I hope you know that you’ll always be my family.”
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A return to MK Dons had been mooted, but manager Paul Warne poured cold water on those links: “There is absolutely no truth to it, unless I leave here and the owner pulls me aside!
“I’ve heard nothing, I’ve not spoken to him, we don’t know each other, we don’t have phone numbers, there’s no text banter.”
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