Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son has reiterated his support for Dele Alli, and insists his former teammate is still a part of the family at the club.
After signing for Spurs from League One side MK Dons as a teenager, Alli went on to become a Premier League sensation. His dynamic displays as part of a formidable Tottenham attack earned the midfielder widespread praise.
In total, Alli turned out 269 times for the Lilywhites, scoring 67 goals and registering 61 assists (Transfermarkt).
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However, his fortunes took a turn for the worse after Mauricio Pochettino was relieved of his duties as manager at the club. A drastic decline in form eventually led to Alli transferring to Everton in January of last year.
The 27-year-old has struggled during his time on Merseyside, and during a loan spell with Besiktas last season. Recent admissions about his mental health issues and troubled upbringing have shed some light on Alli’s circumstances (The Overlap).
Dele is part of the Spurs family, says Heung-min Son
The former Spurs man was in the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening as the North London side defeated Manchester United. Speaking to the Independent about his old friend, Son was full of love for Dele Alli.
He said: “Dele was always close, as a friend with me. It was a really tough moment for him and obviously, I’m always there to support him because he’s one of my closest friends.
“I think this relationship is very special. He helped me a lot settling down in the UK when I was struggling. He was helping me a lot and is still a good friend of mine.
“It’s always good to see him and any time if he needs anything, any second, I will be always there for him. I don’t want him to have tough times anymore. We will always support him… I will always support him, like a member of family.”
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It is so nice to just see Dele smiling again and seemingly happy to be in a footballing environment once more. I really hope he can bounce back and play regularly, wherever that may be. Maybe one day he will make his way back to Spurs, which would be brilliant.
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