Chelsea has successfully acquired Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million, defeating Manchester United and other competitors. The 22-year-old forward, previously a Manchester City player, chose Chelsea primarily for the opportunity to play in the Champions League alongside Cole Palmer. His decision was swayed by United's Europa League defeat, which excluded them from European competitions next season. Delap had a solid season, scoring 12 goals, but Ipswich's relegation led to his contract clause being activated. Negotiations are in the final stages for him to join Chelsea in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Chelsea's new signing Liam Delap chose to join them over Manchester United due to the opportunity of playing in the Champions League alongside Cole Palmer.
Delap's decision was influenced by Manchester United's defeat in the Europa League final, leaving them out of next season's European competition.
Chelsea are finalizing a £30m deal for Liam Delap after his impressive performance in the Premier League despite Ipswich Town's relegation.
Delap will join Chelsea following an impressive goal-scoring season and after Manchester City opted not to activate their contract clause to re-sign him.
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