VIDEO: Dele Alli shows how hard he had to work for Como contract – with Serie A outfit using Tottenham goals to highlight what free agent can become

Dele Alli has revealed how hard he had to work in order to land a contract at Como, with the ex-Tottenham star ready to rebuild his career.

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• Contract at Everton expired in 2024
• Embraced new challenge in Italy
• Proved worth to land 18-month deal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The former England international has not made a competitive appearance of any kind since February 2023, during a forgettable loan spell at Besiktas. He made just 13 outings for Everton prior to reaching the end of his contract last summer.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Dele continued to train with the Toffees after seeing them nurse him through several injury setbacks, but jumped at the chance to make a completely fresh start after being approached by Como and their ex-Arsenal star manager Cesc Fabregas towards the end of 2024.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  After proving his worth in training, Dele has been handed an 18-month contract. The 28-year-old was put through his paces in the gym before passing a medical, with there confidence in Italy that he can rediscover a lost spark.