Dele Alli says “it is the proper time for me to show a brand new web page” after reducing his ties with Everton.
The previous England midfielder has been a free agent since his contract at Goodison Park expired in June, however he continued to coach with the membership.
The 28-year-old, who spent six weeks in rehab final 12 months as he dealt with childhood trauma, attended Como’s 2-0 Serie A win at house to Roma on Sunday.
Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como, has said Dele could train with them, external after Christmas.
In a message on Instagram,, external Dele thanked his former membership, saying that “2025 might set me on a brand new path with some thrilling alternatives”.
He added: “Earlier than any of that occurs, it is essential for me to clarify how grateful I’m to all of the followers, workers and gamers at Everton FC for the assist they’ve given me.”
After leaving Tottenham for Everton in January 2022, Dele made only one Premier League begin, plus 12 substitute appearances.
His final aggressive recreation was in February 2023 whereas on mortgage at Turkish facet Besiktas.
“It has been an extremely powerful journey attempting to place the ultimate items collectively to regain match health and I can not thank the Everton workers sufficient for the laborious work they’ve put into this course of,” Dele added.
“Sadly, issues have not labored out as all of us would have hoped, and I feel it is the proper time for me to show a brand new web page. I need to want everybody at this superb membership the easiest of luck.”
Dele joined Everton on the identical day they appointed Frank Lampard as a supervisor. Lampard was succeeded by Sean Dyche in January 2023.
Dyche mentioned on Friday: “The key level that we agreed, as a collective, was to get him again to an excellent place and I feel he’s there.
“He is had a lot misfortune with accidents, you would not think about the challenges he has had. We want him effectively and that’s all we will do.
“He has been nothing however an ease for me to work with. On to a brand new problem however we definitely want him effectively.”