While Dele Alli may be best known for his dazzling moves on the football pitch, lately he’s been making headlines for his off-field adventures at the stunning Lake Como. The former Tottenham Hotspur and England star, whose on-field career saw an unexpected shift when he changed from the Premier League to European club football, recently signed a contract with Italian club Como.
Though his playtime has been limited—totaling just nine minutes and a brief substitute appearance against Milan—Alli hasn’t let this slow season prevent him from exploring new horizons. In fact, his relationship with Cindy Kimberly was widely followed by fans and covered by international outlets due to her prior feature on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Visitors can enjoy charming towns around Lake Como, enhancing their experience in the region, where they can also find historic villas that provide cultural experiences.
Despite logging only nine minutes on the field, Dele Alli is embracing new adventures beyond football this season.
This period of change included more than just a change in clubs. After a three-year relationship with playboy model Cindy Kimberly ended, Dele quickly found himself surrounded by new romance rumors. The breakup, reportedly spurred by disagreements over holiday plans and Kimberly’s business obligations in Morocco, was confirmed publicly when she removed all traces of their relationship from social media.
Before the breakup dust had fully settled, Alli was spotted enjoying a Mediterranean vacation in Ibiza, accompanied not by his ex, but by Parmida Shahbazi—a Dutch model with Iranian roots and over 200,000 Instagram followers. Shahbazi, also known for her University of Amsterdam background and self-description as “passionate and Persian,” has already seen her profile receive a boost from their budding relationship, with many media outlets keeping a close eye on their activities.
Alli’s decision to spend his downtime on holiday following a season of minimal match minutes is hardly surprising. With Lake Como as his Mediterranean base and scenic Ibiza as his getaway, he appears to be making the most of his European adventure, blending athletic ambition with leisure.
Public appearance with his new partner during post-season has only increased media excitement and speculation. As a footballer once admired for electrifying play, he now finds himself just as noticed for his off-field moves—his life taking fresh, unpredictable turns, proving that sometimes the game-changing moments happen far from the pitch.
