He was once one of the most coveted talents in the English game before his career and life took a downward turn.  Now former England midfielder Dele Alli has joined Serie A strugglers Como in the latest attempt to revive a vocation that promised so much.

Former Tottenham and Everton midfielder Dele Alli has been handed a career lifeline after he was confirmed to have joined Serie A side Como on an 18-month deal

Dele Alli joined Serie A struggler Como on Sunday in the latest attempt to revive his career. Alli has signed an 18-month contract, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, and the 28-year-old could make his debut against Udinese on Monday.

Promoted Serie A side Como have said they have given troubled former England midfielder Dele Alli the chance to re-start his career, signing the 28-year-old on 18-month contract, with an option for a one-year extension.

DELE ALLI WILL aim to get his football career back on track in Italy after signing an 18-month deal with Como. The former Tottenham midfielder has not played competitively since the 2023 after a lengthy lay-off due to injury,