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How Chelsea have ALREADY recouped £30m Liam Delap transfer fee - explained

<p>After impressing for an Ipswich side that suffered relegation out of the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign, Delap quickly became a man in demand once the summer transfer window opened. He was linked with a number of English top-flight clubs, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/agent-cole-palmer-liam-delap-explains-decision-30m-chelsea-transfer-striker-reveals-ex-man-city-team-mate-role/blt5dd170219c47952a" target="_blank">Chelsea eventually secured the transfer</a>.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/1937912115794162052" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports</em></a>, the West London outfit have already recovered the amount they spent on Delap's transfer. By reaching the Club World Cup round of 16 stage, Chelsea have already earned £36.5 million ($49m), which is £6.5m more than Delap's transfer fee. </p>

THE EXPLANATION

<p>The 22-year-old English forward made his debut against LAFC in the Club World Cup when he came on as a substitute. In the remaining two matches, Enzo Maresca slotted him in the starting lineups and in three appearances, he has scored one goal and provided an assist. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Europa Conference League winners will now aim to further progress in the tournament by beating Benfica on Saturday in Charlotte. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

How Chelsea have ALREADY recouped £30m Liam Delap transfer fee - explained  | Goal.com

Chelsea have already recovered the £30 million ($40m) transfer fee they spent to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town by progressing to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The Blues finished second in their group, behind Flamengo, with six points from three matches and reached the knockout stage, where they will now lock horns against Portuguese giants Benfica.