Former Ipswich town striker, Liam Delap, is now a confirmed blue as Chelsea signed him after triggering his release clause.
The 22-year-old has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031.
Chelsea has paid Delap’s £30 million release clause, which was activated
following Ipswich’s Premier League relegation, beating out Manchester United and Newcastle.
Furthermore, Ipswich has included a sell-on clause in the agreement,
and Chelsea is expected to pay £20 million upfront with the remaining sum to be paid in installments.
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Liam Delap is BLUE!
“I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach,” the England U21 international said on Chelsea’s official website.
It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies.” Liam Delap reveals to the press
He further added: “Growing up watching this club and how incredible it has been over the years, I wanted to come here to win trophies.
“When I spoke to the club, everyone wanted to get back to the very top, and they have the quality and the players to do that.
“The hunger and desire to keep adding trophies, to take the club back to where it belongs, that is the main objective.”
Meanwhile, Liam Delap’s move enables him to take part in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States,
with Delap potentially making his Chelsea debut against LAFC on June 16.
Liam Delap becomes Chelsea’s second summer signing after the arrival of midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon.
Well it’s clear that the Blues are not resting on their oars this season
welcome on board Liam Delap! We hope you achieve amazing feats with the Blues