Dele Alli doesn’t have a future at Everton, according to Bryan King.
After their final home game of the season, a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United on May 11, the players saluted fans at Goodison Park, and the former Everton scout was saddened by the 28-year-old’s absence.
Alli will continue his recovery with Everton, the club said on Friday, May 17, via their official website. This is despite the fact that Alli’s contract expires next month.
Speaking only to Goodison News, King feels that the midfield player needs to rekindle his love for the game at this point.
King declared, “Alli does not have a future at Everton.”
“If he wants to, he should start playing football again as the first thing.
He is extremely wealthy and financially secure, but he still needs to rekindle his passion for football.
If not, he will be seen as just another incredible talent that was wasted.
“That was a poor showing from him; Everton gave him a chance, and he didn’t take it, but the least he could have done was show up and clap the supporters.”
Dele Alli is unlikely to be offered a new contract by Everton
It’s likely that most fans were unaware of Alli’s absence after their triumph over the Blades.
Even though he could have made an effort to acknowledge the supporters and turn there, there isn’t really much of a bond between them.
Allowing Alli to continue his recuperation at the team is a beautiful move on the part of the Toffees, but it is unlikely to result in anything more.
If Alli wanted to sign a new contract at Goodison Park, he would have to accept a big wage drop, and even then, the club would likely remain skeptical.
In other Everton news, the team is hoping to bring in an international winger for £15.7 million.