The England Under-21 international has a £30 million ($40m) release clause in his contract at Ipswich that became active following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Liam Delap has a £30 million ($40m) release clause
The 22-year-old’s personal terms are not anticipated to be a problem and he is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge.
Champions League football is not the main reason Delap is joining Chelsea. Instead, the style of play, a young squad, opportunities to play, the likelihood of being able to challenge for major trophies together for years to come and relationships with people already at Chelsea are understood to have played a part.
Members of the Chelsea squad represent a known quantity to Liam Delap
Members of the Chelsea squad represent a known quantity to Delap, who played alongside Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer during their time at Manchester City.
The 22-year-old also worked with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca and recruitment co-director Joe Shields during their time in the North West.
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He has scored 12 goals and 2 assists in the Premier league with a struggling Ipswich Town
He has been in red hot form as he has scored 12 goals and 2 assists in the Premier league with a struggling Ipswich Town. They are going down this season but Delap has left a mark in the PL this term.
Chelsea will sign more attacking players in what is understood to be a busy summer ahead of their involvement in the Club World Cup in the United States. The Blues will likely sign wingers, and they have a target list with nine to 10 names.
Liam Delap fits the profile of the striker Chelsea are looking for
Delap fits the profile of the striker Chelsea are looking for and the overall cost of the deal, including wages, is another major consideration. Chelsea’s recruitment strategy is to sign young, developing players on long, incentivised contracts.
Chelsea will play at least eight Champions League games next season, plus 38 Premier League fixtures along with domestic cups to contend with next season.
Enzo Maresca’s side will not have a normal pre-season because of the Club World Cup, so there will be plenty of opportunities for players to play.
