Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap in club-record deal
Liam Delap has joined Nottingham Forest after being told he was not part of Xabi Alonso’s plans at Chelsea
Nottingham Forest has secured the signing of Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a club-record deal worth £45 million. The 23-year-old forward has committed to a five-year contract at the City Ground, marking his third team in three seasons. Forest's new manager, Oliver Glasner, placed securing the striker as a priority during the current transfer window.
Delap expressed his excitement about joining the historic club, praising Glasner's style and the support he anticipates from the fans at The City Ground. He aims to contribute goals and help the team challenge for a top spot in the Premier League. Delap previously trained separately from the first team at Chelsea, and his number nine shirt was given to Joao Pedro after Alonso made his position clear.
Chelsea has profited from a £30 million transfer of Delap from Ipswich, despite him scoring only twice across all competitions last season. The move for Delap could be the first of several in the transfer window, as Chelsea consider signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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