Chelsea have worked out personal terms with Ipswich Town’s young striker Liam Delap getting him signed up until 2031. The 22-year-old forward will join the Blues after his medical is done, with Chelsea paying £30 million to get him to Stamford Bridge. This shows how Chelsea wants to make their attack better.
- Liam Delap has said yes to personal terms with Chelsea.
- The deal costs £30 million which Chelsea will pay to Ipswich Town.
- Delap’s medical examination is going to happen Monday.
Liam Delap’s Journey to Chelsea
Liam Delap moving to Chelsea is a big moment for him. The young striker who played 47 times and got 13 goals for Ipswich Town in the 2024/25 season got lots of clubs interested in him. He started at Manchester City where he learned his football before going to Ipswich Town.
🚨 Agreement reached between Chelsea & Liam Delap over personal terms. 22yo Ipswich striker to sign contract running until 2031 subject to completing medical (Monday). Club-to-club deal already in place; #CFC to pay #ITFC £30m release clause @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/vVHEIk2xSE
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein)
June 01, 2025
People have noticed how good Delap is and Chelsea thinks he’ll help their forwards a lot. The Blues beat Manchester United and Everton to get him which shows they really wanted to make their team stronger.
Impact on the Premier League
Getting Delap is going to change things for Chelsea in the Premier League. While the Blues keep making their team better they want to win both in England and Europe. This transfer shows Chelsea is really active in getting new players.
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Delap’s Career and Future Prospects
Delap started playing at Manchester City, where he got better before becoming famous at Ipswich Town. Lots of big clubs noticed how well he played and Chelsea getting him shows they think he’s really good.
If you want to know more about Delap’s current club you can look at Ipswich Town’s profile.
While Chelsea keeps buying young players Delap coming in is part of their plan for doing well in the future. If you want to see what’s been happening in the Premier League lately look at these Premier League updates.
