Dele leaves Everton to turn a new chapter in his career as he was last spotted training with Serie A side Como.
Dele Alli says “it’s the right time for me to turn a new page” after cutting his ties with Everton.
The former England midfielder has been training with the team despite being a free agent since his Goodison Park contract ended in June.
The 28-year-old, who battled childhood trauma for six weeks in treatment last year, was present at Como’s 2-0 Serie A victory over Roma at home on Sunday.
After Christmas, Dele might train outside with Como, according to head coach Cesc Fabregas.
Externally, Dele expressed gratitude to his old team on Instagram, adding that “2025 may set me on a new path with some exciting opportunities”.
He added: “Before any of that happens, it’s very important for me to make clear how grateful I am to all the fans, staff and players at Everton FC for the support they have given me.”
His last competitive game was in February 2023 while on loan at Turkish side Besiktas.
“It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness and I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into this process,” Dele added.
“Unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped, and I think it’s the right time for me to turn a new page. I want to wish everyone at this amazing club the very best of luck.”
Dyche said on Friday: “The major point that we agreed, as a collective, was to get him back to a good place and I think he is there.
“He’s had so much misfortune with injuries, you could not imagine the challenges he has had. We wish him well and that is all we can do.
“He has been nothing but an ease for me to work with. On to a new challenge but we certainly wish him well.”