"Yeah, yeah. And I think Liam Delap, he's struggled obviously with injuries. And he hasn't challenged Pedro rarely for that position when he's played. And he's still a young lad. There's still a lot to learn and a lot to improve on."
"Delap's £30m release clause became active at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season after Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town were relegated to the Championship. The former Ipswich striker netted 12 times and registered two assists in 40 matches across all competitions for the Tractor Boys before Chelsea signed him in 2025."
Liam Delap joined Chelsea for £30 million in summer 2025 after impressing at Ipswich Town, where he scored 12 goals in 40 matches. Manchester United, Newcastle, and Everton also pursued the 23-year-old striker, but Chelsea secured his signature. At Chelsea, Delap has managed only 2 goals and 4 assists across 28 matches in all competitions during his debut season. Wayne Rooney attributes Delap's struggles to injuries and intense competition from Joao Pedro for the striker position. Despite these challenges, Rooney notes Delap remains young with significant room for development and improvement.
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