Liam Delap signed a six-year contract with Chelsea on Wednesday through 2031 as their marquee striker signing of the summer, but fans won't have to wait until next season to see him don a blue shirt.

Delap makes the switch after a £30million ($40m) release clause in his Ipswich contract became active following the team's relegation.

Chelsea Secure £30m Delap in Late Transfer Victory Chelsea’s recent victory in securing £30m-rated Liam Delap from Ipswich represents a significant boost to their attacking options. The young