Chelsea Bolster Attack with £30m Signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town

Chelsea Football Club has kicked off their summer transfer window with a significant signing, securing 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million. The Blues activated Delap’s relegation release clause following Ipswich’s drop from the Premier League, with the young forward signing a six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. The announcement was made official on June 4, 2025, via Chelsea’s social media channels, accompanied by an image of Delap in the club’s iconic blue kit, holding a football at Stamford Bridge.

Delap, who scored an impressive 12 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season despite Ipswich’s relegation, expressed his ambition to “win trophies” and help Chelsea return to the pinnacle of English football. The England U21 international chose Chelsea over offers from Manchester United and Newcastle, citing the club’s vision and his prior relationships with head coach Enzo Maresca and recruitment co-director Joe Shields from their time at Manchester City. This signing marks Chelsea’s intent to rebuild their squad ahead of a busy season, including the Club World Cup and a Champions League campaign, as they aim to reclaim their former glory.