Dele Alli handed career lifeline in Italy by former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas | OneFootball

Ex-Tottenham star set to train with Serie A side Como

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Dele Alli has been offered the chance to revive his career in Italy with Cesc Fabregas’ Como side.

"I met him yesterday, I don't want to talk about that today,” Fabregas told DAZN after the game.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday that Dele will begin training with Como on December 26. Both player and club hope this will lead to a contract.

Dele has not played a competitive game since February 2023, while on loan at Besiktas from Everton.

Earlier this year, the 28-year-old revealed years of childhood trauma, battles with a sleeping pill addiction and a recent stint in rehabilitation.

Dele was once among the most highly rated young players in the world, winning back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards in 2016 and 2017 with Tottenham, as well as 37 caps for England.

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