Dele Alli has confirmed his departure from Everton, sharing an emotional message on social media in which he thanked the club for their unwavering support during what he called an “incredibly tough journey.” The 28-year-old, once one of England’s most promising talents, was a key figure at Tottenham, scoring 46 goals in his first three seasons and playing a major role in the national team’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
His last competitive appearance came in February 2023 during a loan spell at Besiktas in Turkey. After his contract with Everton expired in the summer, Alli continued training with the club, hoping to secure a deal. However, his comeback was hindered by a muscle injury, and former Everton scout Bryan King noted that the club’s patience had its limits, with Alli’s fitness struggles ultimately preventing him from earning a permanent contract.
In his heartfelt farewell, Dele expressed his gratitude to the fans, staff, and players at Everton for their support throughout his time at Goodison Park. He acknowledged the difficulty of his journey in trying to regain full fitness, stating, “It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together.” Despite the efforts made by the club’s staff, Alli admitted that things hadn’t worked out as he had hoped, and now feels it’s the right time to move on.
Dele ended his message by wishing everyone at the club the best of luck and expressing hope that they might cross paths again in the future.
Speculation surrounding his next move suggests a potential move to Serie B side Como, with manager Cesc Fabregas hinting that Alli could join the club for training after Christmas. Fabregas noted, “It would be to help him get in shape, nothing more,” following Como’s recent win over Roma.
