England star signs new Tottenham deal

Tottenham Hotspur's English midfielder Dele Alli (centre) crosses the ball during their English Premier League match against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on October 29, 2018. PHOTO | BEN STANSALL |

What you need to know:

  • The 22-year-old joined Spurs in 2015 and has scored 48 goals in 153 competitive appearances for the club
  • He joins Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Davinson Sanchez and Harry Winks in signing long-term deals at the club in recent months

LONDON

England midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new long-term contract, keeping him at Tottenham until 2024, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old joined Spurs in 2015 and has scored 48 goals in 153 competitive appearances for the club.

He joins Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Davinson Sanchez and Harry Winks in signing long-term deals at the club in recent months.

"We are delighted to announce that Dele Alli has signed a new contract with the Club, which will run until 2024," Spurs said on their website.

"The midfielder joined us as a teenager from boyhood club MK Dons in 2015 and immediately set about making an impact in the Premier League, being named PFA Young Player of the Year and earning a spot in the PFA Team of the Year in each of his first two seasons with us."

Spurs are fifth in the Premier League following Monday's 1-0 home defeat against leaders Manchester City.