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 was left off Lee Carsley's England squad for the upcoming UEFA European U21 Championship since he'll be competing with his new club in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after activating his £30million release clause. The 22-year-old has agreed to a six-year contract, having decided on a move to Stamford Bridge over several other interested clubs.

Reece James says he is “very happy” that Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap.Delap’s £30m move to Chelsea from Ipswich was confirmed this week, and he will link up with his new side for the