US EditionChelsea sign Ipswich striker Delap in £30m deal
- On Wednesday, Chelsea secured the signing of 22-year-old forward Liam Delap from Ipswich, who had been relegated, by activating his £30 million release clause.
- Ipswich's relegation triggered Delap's release clause, and Chelsea used a special June transfer window to finalize the deal amid interest from Manchester United.
- Delap, who scored 12 league goals last season representing a third of Ipswich’s total, reunites with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, his former under-23 coach at Manchester City.
- Delap expressed on Chelsea’s official site that he recognizes the importance of the club and is excited about its promising future under the current squad and manager.
- Delap’s arrival provides valuable competition for the injured striker Nicolas Jackson and prepares Chelsea for both their Champions League campaign and the Club World Cup tournament taking place in the United States.
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Reece James reacts to Chelsea's signing of in-demand striker Liam Delap
Chelsea captain Reece James (Picture: Getty) Reece James is ‘delighted’ that Chelsea saw off competition from Manchester United to secure the signing of in-demand striker Liam Delap. Enzo Maresca’s side had made signing a new striker a priority for the start of the transfer window, and quickly earmarked Delap after his promising first season in the Premier League. The Ipswich Town striker scored 12 goals in 37 league games, but was available for…
Chelsea sign Liam Delap from Ipswich for £30 million ahead of Club World Cup
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich for £30 million ahead of the Club World Cup. Delap will join on a six-year deal to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad after netting 12 Premier League goals last season.
The 'blues' pay 35.5 million euros to Ipswich Town. Sign until 2031
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