Heungmin, it's really the last time. Failed to make a comeback in the EPL → Trainee Ali joins Como...Fabregas Special Training Player
Dec 26, 2024
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Ali will join Italy's Serie A Como on the 26th (Korea time). Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European transfer market, will join Como training this week, as previously reported on his SNS. The plan is clear. We will have to wait and see whether the Como club will sign Ali or not,' he said.
Ali said goodbye to Everton on the 20th. Having peaked at Tottenham, he moved to Everton in January 2022. The contract lasted two and a half years. If Ali plays in 20 games, Everton's main contract was 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 played only 13 games, including one start for Everton. 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.
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"As reported this week, 2025 may open a new way for me with some exciting opportunities," Ali wrote on his SNS page. "'It's very important to make it clear to all Everton's fans, staff and players how grateful they are for the support they have shown before anything happens.
He continued 'It's been a really tough journey to do my best until the last minute to get back in shape. I sincerely thank the Everton staff for their hard work in the process. Unfortunately, however, things did not go the way we all hoped' and it seems that it is time to open a new chapter. 'I wish everyone in this amazing club the best of luck, and hope to see you again soon.'
Ali was already spotted watching the 16th round of Serie A between Como and AS Roma on the 16th. Como is led by Spanish legend Cesc Fabregas, who is from Arsenal and Chelsea. It was promoted to the first division of this season.
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Ali is still dreaming of a comeback. He appeared on Sky Sports in Britain in April and said, `Every day at 11 o'clock, there is a notification on my phone that '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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