The arrival of a real new number of trade was a priority in Chelsea, and the London club has just completed this file. In recent weeks, several names had been associated with the Blues, starting with that of the French Hugo Ekitike, excellent in Frankfurt, but also those of Viktor Gyökeres, top scorer in Europe this season with Sporting, and Benjamin Sesko, who has become an attacker referenced in the Bundesliga with Leipzig.
Finally the choice of blues went to a completely different profile, but not quite unknown in England, since it is Liam Delap. Trained in Manchester City like Cole Palmer or Romeo Lavia, Delap asserted itself this season as one of the revelations of the Premier League under the colors of Ipswich, which he had joined last summer against 18 million euros from the Skyblues. A successful bet since he scored 12 league goals (including some jewelry), even if his club was relegated. But he will have the opportunity to rebrile in the Premier League next season since Chelsea has just formalized his arrival.
A blow to 35 million euros
The 22 -year -old English striker has just signed a long -term contract, until 2031. “Chelsea is delighted to announce the transfer of Liam Delap of Ipswich Town, the striker signing a contract until 2031. International English under 21, Delap scored 12 times in the Premier League during the 2024/25 campaign and was preselected for the prize of the young player of the year”said the blues press release.
Chelsea spent around 35 million euros (the price of its release clause) to attach the services of the English international hope (12 selections, 3 goals). He was courted by several major English clubs, including Manchester United, who had made it one of his priorities. Inevitably, this arrival still throws the vague a little more about the future of Nicolas Jackson, criticized in recent weeks and announced on departure. Delap will arrive this summer with the Blues like Dario Essugo, Kendry Paez or even is the Bête Willian.
