Updated May 31, 2025 • 1-min read
Posted by Anonymous
May 30, 2025
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Posted by Anonymous - May 30, 2025
Honestly, everyone is kind of freaking out about Chelsea signing Liam Delap because he's not just another random striker—they're paying like £30 million for this dude. What stands out to me is that Delap isn’t coming from some huge club, he just got relegated with Ipswich, right? But even after that, teams like Manchester United, Newcastle, and Everton were all trying to get him. That tells you a lot about how much potential people see in him.
I think part of what makes this move a big deal is the story. Delap had a release clause kick in because Ipswich got relegated, so it feels like Chelsea is swooping in and grabbing a young striker who could turn out to be a star. And apparently, Delap picked Chelsea ‘cause he gets to play Champions League football and reunite with Cole Palmer, who he knows from Manchester City days. That’s actually kinda cool.
Transfers like this are always super hyped, but what I find different is how Chelsea snatched him away from rivals. I’ve seen a bunch of people online saying this could be one of those signings that changes everything if he really lives up to the price tag. I guess we’ll just have to watch what he does next!
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