Manchester City star Jack Grealish has sent a message of support to former Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli following his move to Cesc Faregas' Como.
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Dele joins Como after six months as free agentGrealish sends message of support to DeleDele signs 18-month deal with the Serie A sideFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Dele's career has yet another twist with the midfielder having completed a move to Serie A side Como. The midfielder has endured an injury-plagued time and will be hoping to make a return to competitive action in Italy after two years battling a variety of physical issues.
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Serie A newcomers Como have been on the up as they look towards remaining in the Italian top flight and have been recruiting a number of top players under Fabregas. The Italian side have now signed Dele on a free transfer this January on an 18-month contract. As such, a number of England players have sent messages of support to Dele including Manchester City midfielder Grealish.
WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
Dele celebrated his move to Como on Instagram with a post and a caption that read: "Proud to be here!"
Several players subsequently left messages of support. Grealish commented, "Let’s go brother."
Tottenham’s James Maddison commented, “Best of luck my boy” while Sergio Reguilon wrote, “Very very happy for you hermano. Best of luck”.
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The England international had been training with Como over the last few weeks and he will be hoping he can make his debut under Fabregas soon. He has, however, not been included in the squad for Como's next game against Udinese.