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'I asked for advice' - Liam Delap reveals conversations with Cole Palmer over Chelsea move after reuniting with ex-Man City team-mate in £30m transfer

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<p>Delap had been in great form through the 2024/25 Premier League season for Ipswich Town as the former Manchester City striker scored 12 goals for an underperforming side. Chelsea were among a number of other top clubs interested in the 22-year-old; however, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-confirm-liam-delap-arrival-ipswich-seeing-off-transfer-competition-from-man-utd/blt258e613836df0ae0" target="_blank">Blues were able to strike a £30 million transfer</a> with the Tractor Boys ahead of the Club World Cup.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Delap also attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle United and Arsenal, as well as Chelsea. The striker has now revealed that he had a chat with Blues superstar Cole, who played with Delap through the Manchester City youth system, before deciding on a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to club media, Delap talked about the familiar faces at Chelsea: "Obviously, I spent a lot of time with Cole [Palmer] and Romeo [Lavia] when I was young, growing up. I played many games with them and, you know, enjoyed it; and then Levi [Colwill], I played against him hundreds of times as a kid, we're similar age. So, I'm really excited to come here and start working with them.</p><p>When asked if he reached out to any of the players, he added: "Yeah, I spoke to them, of course. I've asked them for advice and they've told me how great of a place it is."</p>

WHAT DELAP SAID

<p>Chelsea were quick to snap up Delap this summer as Enzo Marseca wanted the highly-rated striker on the plane to the United States later this month. The Blues will be looking to go deep into the Club World Cup, but do not enter the competition as one of the favourites.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DELAP?

'I asked for advice' - Liam Delap reveals conversations with Cole Palmer over Chelsea move after reuniting with ex-Man City team-mate in £30m transfer | Goal.com

Chelsea&apos;s newest signing Liam Delap has revealed that he contacted his former Manchester City team-mate Cole Palmer ahead of his transfer.

&apos;I asked for advice&apos; - Liam Delap reveals conversations with Cole Palmer over Chelsea move after reuniting with ex-Man City team-mate in £30m transfer

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