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·23 December 2024
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·23 December 2024
Italian sources claim that ex-Tottenham star Dele Alli will land in the Peninsula tomorrow to begin training under Cesc Fabregas from December 26.
Former Tottenham star Dele Alli will start training with Como after Christmas and is expected to return to Lombardy tomorrow.
The Englishman was spotted at the Stadio Sinigaglia less than two weeks ago for Como’s 2-0 win over Roma.
After the game, coach Cesc Fabregas admitted Alli would begin training with the Azzurri after Christmas.
epa10220174 Dele Alli of Besiktas reacts during the Turkish Super League soccer match between Besiktas JK and Fenerbahce SK in Istanbul, Turkey, 02 October 2022. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
According to Sky Sport Italia, Alli will return to Como tomorrow, and Corriere della Sera says the 28-year-old will start training with the Azzurri on December 26.
Alli, a former Everton and Tottenham midfielder, has been without a club since his contract with the Toffees expired on June 30, 2024.
The 28-year-old has three goals in 37 appearances with the England national team.
He has also grabbed 51 goals and 34 assists in 194 Premier League appearances.
Alli played his last competitive game over a year ago for Besiktas, on February 26, 2023, against Antalyaspor.
Como will decide whether to sign Alli on a free transfer in the coming weeks.