Dele Alli is returning to N17

Sure, Dele Alli is returning to N17 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) this weekend as a particular visitor for the North London Derby towards Arsenal!

Tottenham Hotspur formally introduced as we speak (February 20, 2026) that the previous Spurs star shall be again on the stadium on Sunday for the Premier League conflict, which kicks off at 4:30 pm UK time. He’s not making a enjoying comeback—he’s at the moment a free agent after his time at golf equipment like Everton and Como—however he’ll seem as an honoured visitor.

Followers will get the possibility to serenade him and listen to him reminisce about his magical moments at Spurs throughout a half-time chat with pitch-side presenter Paul Coyte.

Dele stays an enormous fan favorite from his peak years beneath Mauricio Pochettino, the place he was a key a part of Tottenham’s thrilling groups. This look comes at a good time forward of the massive rivalry match, and it’s anticipated to create an emotional, nostalgic environment.

The announcement has Spurs supporters buzzing on social media, with posts highlighting the love for the “modern-era icon” and pleasure for the reception he’ll obtain.

Dele Alli scored 67 targets in whole for Tottenham Hotspur throughout all competitions throughout his time on the membership (from 2015 to 2022), with 51 of these coming within the Premier League. He was a key a part of Spurs’ thrilling period beneath Mauricio Pochettino, recognized for his clever runs, medical ending, and moments of particular person brilliance.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 23: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Dele Alli after scoring his staff’s first purpose in the course of the Premier League match between Leicester Metropolis and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Energy Stadium on Might 23, 2021 in Leicester, England. A restricted variety of followers shall be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions start to ease within the UK. (Picture by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Photographs)

Listed here are a few of his most iconic and key targets that followers nonetheless discuss—those that outlined his peak and etched him into Tottenham folklore

vs Crystal Palace (January 2016, Premier League)

Extensively considered his biggest purpose and probably the greatest particular person strikes in Premier League historical past. Dele acquired the ball on the sting of the field, flicked it over the defender with outrageous ability, and volleyed it dwelling with composure.

Commentators referred to as it a “wonderful” piece of magic from the 19-year-old sensation straight out of League One. It symbolised his quick affect at Spurs and stays a fan favorite.

vs Chelsea (January 2017, Premier League)Dele scored twice (together with a header) in Tottenham’s 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, serving to finish Chelsea’s lengthy dwelling profitable streak.

His medical ending and motion have been on full show in an enormous assertion victory throughout Spurs’ title-challenging season.

vs Actual Madrid (November 2017, Champions League)A shocking volley in Tottenham’s well-known 3-1 win at Wembley towards the European giants. Dele’s acrobatic end helped safe an enormous end in Spurs’ debut Champions League marketing campaign on the new venue.

First purpose for Tottenham (August 2015, Premier League vs Liverpool)His debut strike got here in a 0-0 draw turned memorable by his cool end, marking the beginning of his Spurs journey after his big-money transfer from MK Dons.

Different standout moments embrace screamers towards groups like Manchester United, Arsenal (in North London derbies), and numerous cup ties, plus his knack for ghosting into the field for tap-ins or volleys in the course of the 2016-17 season when he hit 18 Premier League targets.