Chelsey The 22 -year -old has extended its front line with the signature of a striker Liam delap From Ipswich TownClubs confirmed on Wednesday.
Sources have told ESPN that the transfer has been completed for about £ 30 million ($ 40.6m). Delap has signed a contract with the West London Club by the end of the 2030–31 season.
22 -year -old was a matter of interest from Delap Manchester United, Newcastle United And EvertonBut the possibility of playing with the east Manchester City Teammight Cole Palmer In Stamford Bridge Champions League The next season gave its verdict in favor of Chelsea despite a long -term interest from United.
ESPN has reported The delap waited to make his last choice until the final struggle of the Europe League of United United Tottenham Hotspur Ruben in Bilbao due to victory and implications of defeat for Amorim’s favor.
If United had defeated the spurs to lift the Europea League Trophy, they would have secured a place in the next season’s Champions League, but their defeat against ANGE Postcoglu’s team means that United will not play in any European competition in the next season and sources have said that the reality has reduced the delaps.
City Academy Graduate scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League Sports for Ipswich but their contribution was not enough to keep them in the top flight.
“I understand the stature of this club and can see this trajectory with these players and head coaches. It is an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to help the club win more trophies here,” Delap Said in a statement,
Delap has played EnglandGroups of age groups from Under -16 to Under -21, but have not yet had their senior start. Delp, who is the son of former Stoke City Midfielder Rori, was nominated for the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year Award for his performance this season.
Vinchester born in Chelsea before the forward club World Cup helps plug an attacker deficiency in Chelsea Nicholas jacksonWho scored 10 league goals this season, which were only prominent further available.
Ipswich shared farewell message After his exit, Delap was confirmed.
“I want to say a big thanks to all in Ipswich Town that for what he has done for me during his time in the club.
“We did not achieve the ultimate goal, but the reception I received and the manager, his employees and supporters supported the players, which meant that it was the right environment for me to play regular premiere league football for the first time in my career.
“There is a lot to be excited for the future for the club and I believe it will not be long until the Ipswich Town again comes back to the Premier League. I am supporting from a distance.
“I will never forget my time in the club. Thank you for everything.”
Information from Mark Ogden of Reuters and ESPN contributed to this report.
