'I am > I was' – Dele Alli forgets past to focus on the future as ex-Tottenham star targets 'final push' in career comeback at Serie A side Como

Dele Alli is determined to get his career back on track, with the ex-Tottenham sending a motivational "I am > I was" message at Como.

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• Left Everton as free agent late in 2024
• Saw red in only appearance for Como
• Determined to prove his worth in Italy

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 29-year-midfielder has taken in just one appearance for Serie A employers since completing a surprising switch to Italy. That solitary outing was both memorable and forgettable.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Dele had not taken in a competitive appearance of any kind for over two years when stepping off the bench during a meeting with AC Milan on March 15. He lasted just nine minutes before being shown a red card – following a VAR review.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The former England international has not figured under Cesc Fabregas since, despite being named among the substitutes for Como on a regular basis. He has been forced to watch on as they have confirmed their top-flight status for 2025-26.

• WHAT DELE ALLI SAID

  Dele is enjoying being part of the fold, saying in a social media post after joining in celebrations as Como claimed a 1-0 victory away at Parma: "Boys are on fire! Let's keep it going, final push!" He added a couple of hashtags, which read "positive vibrations" and “I am > I was".