Ipswich Town have made a major move by securing forward Liam Delap from Manchester City in a deal that could reach £20 million. This signing represents a key step for the newly-promoted Premier League team as they enhance their roster for the upcoming season.
Delap, the son of former Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap, has agreed to a five-year contract with Ipswich, keeping him at Portman Road until the summer of 2029. At 21 years old, Delap is the fourth player to join Ipswich this summer, reflecting the club’s ambition to establish themselves in the Premier League.
Despite attracting interest from Southampton, Delap chose to join Ipswich in an initial £15 million transfer, with an additional £5 million in potential performance-related bonuses.
In a statement on the club’s website, Delap expressed his enthusiasm for the move, praising the club’s style of play. “The manager here likes to play exciting football. It’s quick and intense and I am looking forward to that,” he said. “I want to bring goals and assists and I’ll work as hard as I can to help the team.”
Delap’s career began at Manchester City, where he made two appearances in the Premier League. Last season, he was loaned to Hull City in the Championship, where he scored eight goals in 32 appearances.
He has also played for Stoke and has been capped by England Under-21s, scoring on his debut against Luxembourg last September.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is optimistic about Delap’s potential at the club. He highlighted Delap’s combination of physical and technical skills and his eagerness to continue developing. “He is a player with outstanding physical and technical attributes who has a hunger to come here and continue to learn and improve,” McKenna commented. “He has gained good first-team experience from a young age and we feel he has the potential for development here.”
This signing is part of Ipswich’s broader strategy to make a strong impact in their Premier League return. By adding Delap to their squad, Ipswich aims to boost their attacking options and bring added energy to their play.
As the team gears up for the challenges of the new season, Delap’s promise and potential are expected to be crucial in helping the club secure their Premier League status for the foreseeable future. Fans are eagerly anticipating seeing Delap in action and hoping he can deliver on his promise of contributing goals and assists.
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