Liam Delap Joins Forest for Reported $68M After One Season at Chelsea when He Scored Two Goals
Nottingham Forest bolster attack with Liam Delap on a five-year deal, signing the striker for a reported club-record £45 million after he failed to secure a starting role at Chelsea.
- On Thursday, Nottingham Forest signed forward Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year contract in a reported club-record deal worth £45 million.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso informed Delap he did not feature in his plans, prompting the 23-year-old's exit from Stamford Bridge after struggling with injuries and poor form.
- Delap's £45 million fee surpasses Forest's previous record signing, Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town for £37.5 million last year, with the deal including a further £5 million in add-ons.
- Newly appointed Forest manager Oliver Glasner hopes Delap provides firepower after a difficult start to the season, with the striker potentially debuting against Liverpool on Saturday.
- Chelsea may continue selling players as Enzo Fernandez remains linked with Manchester City, while the club weighs a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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Nottingham Forest completed the great transfer of Liam Delap with a super deal - the English striker is a "Red" until 2031 with a record transfer for the historic club. The post Liam Delap is a Nottingham Forest player (pic) appeared first on in.gr.
Despite a long-term contract with the Londoners, Delap decided to change the club sign for a stable game practice.
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France24Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
The 23-year-old has penned a five-year contract at the City Ground after failing to make the grade in one season at Chelsea. Forest were in the market for a goalscorer after failing to find the net in two defeats to Leeds in the Premier League and League Cup to begin their season under new boss Oliver Glasner in disappointing fashion. "I really can't wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history," Delap said in a Forest statemen…
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