Dele Alli Leaves Como: Former England Star Now a Free Agent

Dele Alli’s contract with Como has been terminated by mutual consent, making the former England international a free agent just nine months after his arrival in Serie A.

DEAL TERMINATED AFTER SHORT SPELL

On transfer deadline day, Como and Dele Alli agreed to part ways after it became clear that the midfielder was not part of the club’s immediate plans. The decision comes after Alli made only a single appearance for the team. He came off the bench late against Milan at San Siro, but his debut was cut short after he received a red card just ten minutes later. Como thanked Alli in an official statement and wished him the best for the future, confirming that he is now free to join a new club outside the transfer window.

THE BIGGER PICTURE FOR DELE ALLI

Dele Alli joined Como in January 2025 hoping to reignite a once-promising career. At Tottenham Hotspur, he was a star, scoring double-digit goals in back-to-back Premier League seasons and earning England caps. His move to Everton in 2022 brought little success, with just 13 league appearances over three years. This recent spell at Como ended with only one appearance, leaving questions about what comes next for the 29-year-old midfielder. Como are currently fighting to reach the European spots in the Serie A, mid-table after two rounds, with one win and one loss. The club faces a tricky home fixture against Genoa after the international break, who have won one point from two matches, after their most recent loss to Juventus. Como aims to improve on their 10th place finish from last season and target European spots as they navigate through the current season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ALLI AND COMO?

As a free agent, Dele Alli can sign with any club even though the transfer window is closed. His immediate aim will be to get regular playing minutes and rebuild his career once more. Como, meanwhile, move on without Alli, focusing on their upcoming matches to steer clear of relegation danger and instead look at the European spots. Their next game against Genoa is crucial, as it could push them up the table or send them closer to relegation. Both Alli and Como enter uncertain periods, with the midfielder hoping for one more chance to prove himself at the top level.