"'Tong big'Everton' even after termination of contract'SON best friend' Rehabilitation, until the end of the contract, Daichi director'Accept'
Jul 10, 2024
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Everton have decided to support the rehabilitation of Dele Alli (28), Son Heung-min's best friend and forgotten genius. England's 'Liverpool World' reported on the 10th (Korea time) that `Ali joined Everton's squad for pre-season training although his contract with Everton has expired.'
Ali moved from Tottenham to Everton in January 2022. The contract lasted two and a half years. His contract with Everton was terminated last month. But Everton's plan is to continue to help Ali.
He also has a relationship with Tottenham. Ali's initial transfer fee was '0' when he moved from Tottenham to Everton. The option was up for grabs.
If Ali played in 20 games, Everton had to pay 10 million pounds (about 18 billion won) to Tottenham for the first time. Tottenham could receive up to 40 million pounds (about 71 billion won) depending on Ali's performance.
However, Ali only made 13 appearances, including one start for Everton. There was no transfer fee paid to Tottenham. In the 2022-2023 season, he was loaned to Turkiye Besiktas. But the wandering continued. He scored three goals in 15 games.
Ali, who was branded a lazy life, returned early in April last year due to injuries. He was put on the operating table with a hip injury. He was also addicted to alcohol and sleeping pills. For mental health, he entered a rehabilitation clinic and received treatment. Earlier this year, he had groin surgery and his return was delayed further, and that was it.
Everton are ensuring Ali is back in full form. Everton General Manager Kevin Delwell said his contract with Delhi is over, "but our medics will continue to support him as he completes the intensive rehabilitation program he is currently undergoing after the surgery he underwent earlier this year."Director Sean Dyche and I agreed that it was important to ensure that Ali's rehabilitation was not affected by the contract situation at a critical point in his recovery. "
Ali is dreaming of a comeback in the new season. Speaking on Sky Sports 'Monday Night Football' in April, he said 'Every day at 11 o'clock, there's a notification on his phone '2026 World Cup' People will say 'I haven't played in a year' But that's my goal. I know what my level is.'
And "It was just an injury problem. I hope I can make it to the end. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I had to be patient, and it was a long journey with many injuries and twists and turns. Still, it helped me grow further as a human being."
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