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Dele Alli shows his love for Tottenham with emotional response as Spurs fans chant his name ahead of Europa League semi-final tie with Bodo/Glimt

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  • Dele still in the hearts of Spurs' fans
  • Chants echoed around before Europa League game
  • Player reciprocated with heart emojis on X
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Dele’s journey at Tottenham began with immense promise, having joined the North London side for £5 million from MK Dons. During his early years, he played a pivotal role in Spurs' push for the title and Champions League campaigns, dazzling fans with his goals and flair.

    However, injuries, dips in form, and struggles off the pitch eventually disrupted his trajectory. After falling out of favour, he made a move to Everton, hoping to reignite his career. Unfortunately, regular minutes proved hard to come by at Goodison Park, and his career continued to stall.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite no longer playing for the North London outfit, the 29-year-old was serenaded by chants of “We've wegot Dele Alli,” reminding everyone of the deep connection he still shares with the Spurs faithful. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he responded to the tribute by quoting a fan’s video of the chants, adding heart and tears in eyes emojis — a sign of his appreciation and emotional connection with the supporters.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR DELE & TOTTENHAM?

    Currently, Dele plies his trade in Italy with Serie A side Como. The team currently sits mid-table in the Italian top division, occupying 11th place as the season nears its conclusion.

    Meanwhile, back in North London, Tottenham’s current crop of players are chasing European silverware. Under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, the team earned a strong 3-1 win in the first leg of their semi-final against Bodo/Glimt. The performance was one of the few bright spots in what has otherwise been an inconsistent and disappointing domestic campaign. Securing a place in the Europa League final would offer a welcome silver lining for Spurs supporters, who are eager to see their club reclaim a prominent place among Europe’s elite.