Dele Alli has, after just one forgettable appearance for Como, reportedly been offered to Brazilian side Gremio.
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The ex-Tottenham and Everton midfielder stepped outside of his comfort zone when agreeing a move to Italy late in 2024. As a free agent, the plan was to get his career back on track in Serie A.
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Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas took a calculated gamble on Dele in his role as Como head coach. He saw enough to suggest that the 29-year-old could rediscover a lost spark.
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That has not been the case as yet, with Dele’s solitary outing for Como seeing him last less than 10 minutes before collecting a red card against AC Milan – having stepped off the bench in that contest.
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Dele has been working hard in pre-season, but claims that the ex-England international has been offered to teams in South America. His wages are considered to be an issue for clubs in that part of the world.