Dele Alli ended seven years at Tottenham on Monday after signing for Everton.
He has written a message to thank his former club.
Everton new boy Dele Alli has issued a message of gratitude to former club Tottenham.
After making a deadline day move to Goodison Park, and made special mention of former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
On Monday, Alli’s seven-year stay at Tottenham ended with the midfielder joining Merseyside on an initial free transfer.
Everton will reportedly be obliged to pay £10million for the midfielder after he makes 20 appearances, with subsequent performance-based add-ons that may take the eventual figure as high as £40m.
The 25-year-old recorded 67 goals and 55 assists in 269 games for Spurs, having moved to White Hart Lane from MK Dons in 2015.
On Tuesday, Alli took to social media to thank his former club, saying they will “always” be in his heart.
“It’s the end of a chapter but not the book,” he wrote.
“Thank you for all the messages. I’ve had an incredible seven years at Tottenham.
“And have made some lifelong friends that now feel like family.
“I want to wish my brothers all the best for the rest of the season and more.
“To the fans, I want to say thank you.
“We’ve had some incredible moments together that will stay with me for the rest of my life,
“And I will never forget the fantastic support you have given me.
“Playing for you was a dream come true, and you will always be in my heart.
“I want to give a special mention to Mauricio [Pochettino] and his staff for their trust and guidance in the early part of my career at Spurs, which gave me the confidence and platform to show what I can do.
“I love you all and wish you the best for the future!”
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