Chelsea Secure First Summer Signing as Liam Delap Deal Confirmed

Chelsea have made their first major move of the summer transfer window, activating the £30 million release clause of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The 22-year-old forward becomes the first signing under new manager Enzo Maresca, marking the beginning of what promises to be a busy summer at Stamford Bridge. . 🔵 Why Delap? Delap, who scored 12 Premier League goals last season for newly promoted Ipswich Town, had attracted attention from top clubs including Manchester United , Newcastle United , and Everton . Despite the competition, the young striker opted to join Chelsea, a decision reportedly influenced by two key factors: Champions League football : Chelsea’s return to Europe’s elite competition was a major pull. Enzo Maresca connection : Delap previously worked with Maresca at Manchester City’s academy and is believed to be excited by the prospect of reuniting with the Italian coach. 🔄 Chelsea’s Transfer Strategy While Chelsea had also considered strikers like...