The Blue team, who just won the Conference League, have completed their first summer signing.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Liam Delap after triggering the £30 million purchase clause. The England striker, who had a brilliant season for relegated Ipswich Town, arrives in London with a signed deal to become one of the most promising reinforcements for Enzo Maresca’s team.
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Manchester City, the club where he was “developed”, has chosen not to make use of his buy-back clause, which has made the transfer possible.
A physical and promising striker
Delap, 22, comes after scoring over a dozen goals in the last Premier League season, for a team that was relegated but where he excelled as the main attacking reference. His physical strength, speed in attacking open spaces, and impressive finishing ability with both feet made him one of the most sought-after strikers in the British market. Chelsea’s management did not hesitate to beat the competition, including clubs such as Newcastle, Juventus and Manchester United.
Champions League lure
Chelsea’s sporting offer and the opportunity to play in the Champions League weighed heavily in Delaps’ decision, and he has already approved the project. His arrival fits perfectly with the style of play Maresca wants to implement – with an emphasis on strengthening the attacking line with vertical players who have good physical capacity.
Ipswich earns from the sale
For his part, Ipswich, who bought the striker for £15 million plus bonuses, will make a good profit from the sale, but will now need to find a reliable replacement. In that regard, interest has emerged in Marc Guiu, a Spanish striker from Chelsea, as a possible candidate.
At the same time, at Stamford Bridge, they celebrate the arrival of a hungry striker with impressive physique and great potential for further development.
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With the signing of Liam Delap, Chelsea are showing that they are acting quickly and purposefully to strengthen their attack ahead of next season. Delaps’ combination of physical strength and goalscoring flair makes him an exciting signing for the Blues, who are now looking forward to seeing him in action in both the Premier League and Champions League.
