Liam Delap Aims for Trophies with Chelsea After £30m Transfer

Liam Delap has signed with Chelsea in a key move. His goal is to win trophies and help Chelsea become the best team in England and Europe again.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Delap, 22, has a six-year deal at Chelsea. Chelsea paid Ipswich Town £30 million for his release clause. Delap is Chelsea’s first signing this summer. Last season, he scored 12 goals in 37 games for Ipswich in the Premier League.

Ipswich finished 19th and got relegated. Delap turned down Manchester United and Newcastle. He wanted to join Chelsea’s ambitious plans and former Manchester City teammates Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia. “I wanted to come to Chelsea to win trophies,” Delap said. “When I spoke to the club, everyone wanted to get back to the very top.”

CHELSEA’S SEASON AND DELAP’S FIT

Chelsea ended the 2024/25 season on a high by winning the UEFA Conference League. They beat Real Betis in the final. Chelsea also finished fourth in the Premier League, earning a Champions League spot. Delap’s signing adds firepower to the team who want more success and want to catch up with the league’s top three.

Delap is one of the most promising young strikers in England due to his physicality and goal scoring ability. Chelsea’s quick transfer show next season’s ambitions. Delap’s 12 goals for Ipswich show he is ready for top-level football. He is now joining a Champions League club.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND DELAP?

Chelsea will work on adding Delap to their squad well. They have a busy 2025/26 season with Champions League football and Club World Cup. Chelsea’s Premier League opener is important as they try to challenge for the title. They are now within a few points of usual contenders.

Enzo Maresca is assembling a young core with Delap and Palmer. Chelsea wants Delap to add goals. His strong ambitions line up with the club’s European targets. The move shows Chelsea’s intent in English football’s transfer market.