Tottenham fans all say the same about Dele Alli’s ‘magical’ return as former star trains at Hotspur Way
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Credit: Imago Wed 4 March 2026 16:45, UK Tottenham Hotspur supporters have made their feelings clear on re-signing Dele Alli after the latest update from Hotspur Way.The 29-year-old is currently without a club, having only made one appearance for Como in Serie A before his contract expired, returning to North London for training while he searches for a new club.Alli made a total of 269 appearances for the Lilywhites until departing in January 2022, joining Everton, Besiktas and, most recently, Como, for a very short six-month spell.His career has been plagued by injuries, while also coming out about his personal trauma away from the sport, but ahead of the winter transfer window, Football Insider revealed Championship interest in Alli.Dele Alli is training individually at former club Tottenham Hotspur to maintain fitness while he searches for a new club.The 29-year-old midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Serie A side Como in September.Tottenham have confirmed that Dele has been permitted to… pic.twitter.com/aJ6O288eHN— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 4, 2026 View Tweet ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Dele Alli tipped for ‘pay as you play’ contract at TottenhamIgor Tudor is currently dealing with multiple big injuries, as well as potential relegation from the Premier League, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus still sidelined.The former player has been training at Hotspur Way, with one fan saying that Alli would currently be “Tottenham’s best player” should they sign him, with another suggesting a “pay as you play” contract.Not being funny bring him back with players and injuries and do a pay as u play!
End of— Woody (@Nickyh_yiddo) March 4, 2026 View Tweet Class is permanent 💫 Imagine him coming back and rediscovering that magic. Come home Dele! 🤍— Joshua (@GayHodler) March 4, 2026 View Tweet Sign him up permanently!!
Dele at Spurs again would be magical 🤍 COYS— Joshua (@GayHodler) March 4, 2026 View Tweet A third fan believes that Alli’s return to Hotspur Way on a permanent basis would be “magical,” pushing hard for the club to sign him as a free agent.@timhelley: “Spurs, get him a short contract, will you? What’s the worst that can happen?”@sam433458: “He’d currently be Tottenham’s best player btw.”@IamSarafadeen: “Dele Alli training at Tottenham shows how former clubs can support players maintaining fitness while navigating free agency.”What has Alli said about his stalled career?Alli was welcomed to North London last month for Spurs’ clash with Arsenal, addressing the supporters on the pitch during the half-time break.Speaking from the heart, he said: “I can’t wait to get back on the pitch playing, hopefully it won’t be too long now.