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Dele Alli Career Take Unlikely Turn After 13 Months Without Club
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 19:15
Dele Alli Career Take Unlikely Turn After 13 Months Without Club
- •Dele Alli was once compared to legends like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard during his peak years at Tottenham Hotspur.
- •He made 269 appearances and scored 67 goals for Spurs, forming a lethal partnership with Harry Kane and earning 37 caps for England.
- •His career declined following Mauricio Pochettino's departure in 2019, plagued by injuries, loss of form, and managerial changes.
- •After unsuccessful stints at Everton, Besiktas, and Como, where he was released after a red card on debut, he has been without a club for 13 months.
- •Alli currently streams on Twitch from his London home while continuing to train independently to revive his professional football career.
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Following Mauricio Pochettino's departure in 2019, Dele Alli struggled under manager Jose Mourinho due to concerns over his work ethic, compounded by injuries and personal problems.
Dele Alli received a red card within just ten minutes of his debut for Italian side Como, causing manager Cesc Fabregas to lose faith in him, which led to him never playing for the club again and being released in September 2025.
Dele Alli has been livestreaming on Twitch from his personal residence in London while continuing to train independently to try and rebuild his football career.
