Recruited by Everton last January, as a free agent, Dele Alli was then loaned to Turkey, to the Besiktas club more precisely, during the previous summer transfer window. In seven starts, the Englishman was decisive only once (with a small achievement), a fairly low ration for a player of his caliber. Especially since he was silent for the next five meetings. Figures clearly below the expectations of its new leaders and especially of its new trainer, Senol Günes.
“Let’s not talk about Dele Alli as a player, he is below expectations in terms of efficiency. We haven’t managed to get the best out of Dele Alli yet” said the Turkish coach in particular about the English striker according to comments relayed by The Sun. One thing is certain, the 26-year-old will have to do a lot more for Besiktas to exercise the option to buy, which stands at £6m (around €7m).