Dele Alli’s Injury Setback May Lead to Everton Contract Termination by December

Dele Alli, the former Tottenham Hotspur star who currently plays for Everton, has encountered another injury setback. This development has prompted speculation that Everton may decide to part ways with Alli by December 2024, as his contract with the club approaches its end.

Despite the setback, Everton is allowing Alli to utilize the club’s facilities for rehabilitation without drawing a salary until he is fit to rejoin the first team. This arrangement reportedly minimizes financial risk for Everton while providing Alli the continuity needed for recovery. This strategy was described by an unnamed source as making sense for both parties.

The source stated, “It certainly makes sense for both parties to allow Alli to recover from his injury while the club is not paying him. Alli can continue with his rehabilitation and recovery while it limits the risk for Everton as well.”

The club’s staff, including manager Sean Dyche, is said to be closely monitoring Alli’s progress to assess his potential contribution once he returns to full fitness. “It’s hard to tell about Dyche’s or the staff’s confidence level about him being first-team ready in the future,” the source added. “But from a risk and reward perspective, it certainly appears to be a good deal for the club.”

There is hope within the club that Alli can recover in time to make an impact before the year ends. An agreement over his potential contract extension and wages is also believed to align with Everton’s financial strategies, ensuring affordability.

As Alli focuses on regaining his fitness, fans and analysts alike are keenly observing whether this recovery plan will enable him to reinstate himself as a valuable asset to Everton’s squad.