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Dele Alli trains at Barnet as he seeks return to professional football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Dele Alli trains at Barnet as he seeks return to professional football

Summary

Dele Alli is training at Barnet after a year without a club. The former Tottenham midfielder is working on his fitness, and Barnet's manager Dean Brennan has extended an invitation for him to join first-team sessions. Alli's career has faced challenges, including injury and mental health issues, after a promising start at Tottenham. He continues to seek opportunities for competitive play following a brief stint with Como in 2025, where he made only one appearance before parting ways with the club.

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•Dele Alli has been training individually at Barnet's facilities.
•Brennan confirmed an offer for Alli to train with the first team.
•Alli left Tottenham after a successful career that included a Champions League final appearance.
•He has faced personal challenges, including mental health issues and an addiction to sleeping pills.
•Alli aims for a return to competitive football after recent setbacks.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dele Alli’s Road Back: From Tottenham Star To A Training Offer At Barnet

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Dele Alli is working towards a return to football after a year without a club. We look back at his Tottenham career, his time away from the game and Barnet’s training offer.
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