- Dele Alli has been training with Italian side Como FC since leaving Everton
- The 28-year-old has not played a competitive match since February 2023
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Cesc Fabregas has given Dele Alli a boost as the former England star begins his trial period at Como FC in his bid to resurrect his career.
Alli, 28, has been training with the Serie A club – who are managed by Spain legend Fabregas – this week after parting company with Everton.
The former Tottenham midfielder has not played a competitive match since February 2023 during a loan spell with the Turkish club Besiktas and announced his departure from the Toffees last week after making just 13 appearances in almost three years.
But Alli has been given a lifeline by Fabregas who invited him to train with his side in north Italy and the former Arsenal and Chelsea star has been impressed with what he has seen so far.
‘He’s training with us now,’ said Fabregas.
‘Dele’s feeling good. He’s a wonderful player. If we can help him, we’re more than happy. At the moment, he’s only training with us…’
Former England midfielder Dele Alli has been training with Como FC in north Italy this week
Como manager Cesc Fabregas has encouraged Alli but stopped short of committing to a deal
Alli has not played a competitive match since February 2023 during a loan spell with Besiktas
Although Fabregas was quick to cool any talk of an imminent deal, the warm words will no doubt encourage Alli who has played in a Champions League final and a World Cup semi-final.
Last week, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Fabregas was considering signing Alli and wanted to look at him at close quarters.
Como FC, currently hover just a point above the relegation zone in 16th place with an important clash with 15th-placed Lecce on Monday.
Alli remains confident that he can return from the wilderness and revealed earlier this year that he had been targeting a spot at the 2026 World Cup with England.
Alli previously starred as an England regular and played at Euro 2016 and the World Cup in Russia two years later but hasn’t featured since making his 37th international appearance five years ago.
