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Dele Alli reminds fans of what he can do with clip of incredible Tottenham goal as free agent teases his long-awaited return from injury

<p>Dele reposted a video on his Instagram stories originally uploaded by Spurs, showcasing a famous goal he scored against Crystal Palace in the Premier League back in January 2016. It was his whirlwind first season in the top flight, lifting the ball over his head to avoid the attentions of a Palace defender and volleying in from the edge of the box on the spin as it dropped back onto his feet. It even conjured his cult wave celebration.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Dele, who has<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dele-alli-blown-away-reaction-support-since-emotional-interview/bltf891823457aec434" target="_blank"> opened up on his mental health struggles in the past</a>, is currently a free agent after leaving Everton when his contract expired in June. He didn't play for the Toffeess at all during the 2023-24 season because of a long-term groin injury but was invited to continue his rehab work at the club's facilities. His Instagram story implied that recovering his fitness is not far away.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Alongside the clip he shared, Dele posted three emojis: "🧱 ⏳ 💆🏽‍♂️", implying he is building towards a return that should only be a matter of time.</p>

WHAT DELE ALLI SAID

<p>Dele is still only 28 years of age, which means he potentially has plenty of football left in him if the right club comes forward. As a free agent, he isn't bound the restrictions of transfer windows and so could theoretically sign for a new team at any time should he be able to prove his fitness. Everton have even <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/everton-dele-alli-fitness-offer-former-england-star-new-contract/bltc8e1fa6d0c6b23b3#cs1eba9e8fd0262cf2" target="_blank">previously shown interest in offering a new contract</a> if he can get up to speed.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DELE ALLI?

Dele Alli reminds fans of what he can do with clip of incredible Tottenham goal as free agent teases his long-awaited return from injury | Goal.com

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli took to Instagram to share a clip of one of his finest career moments.