Former Tottenham star who was once described as 'the best' is now a free agent at 29

A former Tottenham favourite has found himself searching for a new club again after being released by mutual consent on deadline day. Dele Alli has had a turbulent career over recent years, and his latest spell has been with Como in Italy under Cesc Fabregas.

But Alli has failed to produce and failed to make an impression, making only one league appearances last season after signing an 18-month contract. During that sole appearance, Alli came off the bench and received a red card within 10 minutes for a bad challenge on fellow Englishman Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Alli was told by Fabregas this summer that he was not part of Como’s plans for the new season, and he has now reached an agreement with the Italian club to end his contract early.

A joint statement via GiveMeSport read: “Como 1907 and Dele Alli have agreed to a mutual termination of his contract. Dele is keen to secure regular playing opportunities and, as he was not part of the club’s immediate plans, both parties felt it was the right decision to part ways ahead of the transfer window closing. The club thanks Dele for his time at Como and wishes him the very best for the future."

Alli joined Como after a spell with Everton that saw him make just 13 league appearances in two years, though he did have his injury troubles. The former Spurs man also made 13 league appearances during a loan spell with Besiktas during that stint at Goodison Park.

The 29-year-old is struggling to recover his career having been a superb young player at Tottenham, making 181 league appearances and scoring 51 goals from midfield.

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino once said of Alli: "When you compare him, Dele Alli, a 21-year-old, with all the players in the world, I think he is the best in his age. In his form, assists, everything. For me Dele Alli, in his age, is the best - that's it."

A lot has changed since then, and Alli is now looking for a new club again at the age of 29. At this stage, a top0flight move in England will surely be hard to come by given his recent struggles with fitness and form.

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