Chelsea Bolsters Attack with Liam Delap Signing Ahead of Club World Cup
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Chelsea has signed 22-year-old forward Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich Town on a six-year contract to bolster their forward line ahead of the Club World Cup. Delap, who scored 12 goals in 37 league appearances for Ipswich, joins as the team's only prominent forward available, Nicolas Jackson, scored 10 league goals this season. The signing aims to enhance Chelsea's attacking options as they prepare to face Club Leon in their Club World Cup campaign.
Key Points
Liam Delap has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea.
The transfer fee for Delap was reportedly 30 million pounds.
Delap aims to develop at Chelsea and help the club win more trophies.
Chelsea's only other prominent forward, Nicolas Jackson, scored 10 league goals this season.
Cole Palmer was Chelsea's top scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals.
Chelsea will face Club Leon in their Club World Cup campaign on June 16.
