Dele Alli may be given the chance to get his career back on track as he prepares to start training with Serie A side Como.
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Dele attended Como game last weekSet to start training with them on ThursdayFabregas an admirer of English midfielderFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The former Tottenham star's contract at Everton expired in the summer but he remained in training with the club as he looked to keep up his fitness and recover from persistent injury problems. He has since confirmed his exit, citing "exciting opportunities" amid reports he could join Como. The 28-year-old was even spotted watching the Serie A side in action last week.
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According to , Dele will start training with the newly-promoted side from December 26, suggesting the relegation candidates may opt to sign him if he impresses head coach Cesc Fabregas. Como's sporting director has already spoken highly of the midfielder, saying that ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star Fabregas is an admirer.
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Dele has not played a competitive match since February 2023 while he was on loan at Besiktas. The 37-time England international missed the entirety pf the 2023-24 campaign with Everton because of fitness issues.
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The ex-Tottenham star will aim to impress the Italian club enough to earn a contract in the near future, and will hope to stay fit to help their bid to avoid relegation.