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Dec 21, 2024

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Son Heung-min's best friend Dele Alli (28) will leave the English Premier League (EPL). I said my last goodbyes to Everton.

Ali began writing on his SNS on the 20th (Korea time) '2025 may open a new way for me with some exciting opportunities, as reported this week.'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, who peaked at Tottenham, moved to Everton in January 2022. The contract lasted two and a half years. 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 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.

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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.

Ali's contract with Everton expired in June and is now an FA (free agent). He continued his rehabilitation training at Everton and hoped for a comeback, but there was no reversal in the end.

Ali was recently spotted in Como, Italy. Como is led by Spanish legend Cesc Fabregas, who is from Arsenal and Chelsea.

Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European transfer market, said on his SNS on the 16th that `Ali is scheduled to start training with Como from the 26th' and will schedule a schedule with Como and Fabregas. Como hopes Ali can prove his fitness and join the team. However, for now, joining is not guaranteed, and it depends on his performance,' he said.

Ali watched the 16th round of Serie A between Como and AS Roma on the spot. Fabregas drew a line on the contract for now. He "I met Ali yesterday. There's a possibility of training with us after Christmas, but it's just to rebuild the body again." And at this point, regarding the contract "I don't want to talk about it anymore" he added.

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Ali is still dreaming of a comeback. 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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