Chelsea have officially announced that new striker Liam Delap will wear the number 9 shirt next season. The Blues announced the 22-year-old striker last night, moving from Ipswich Town for a fee of £30million, on a contract until 2031.
Delap impressed for the Blues last season, scoring 12 goals in 37 Premier League games.
Only Tammy Abraham and Hernan Crespo have managed to come away from wearing the No.9 at Chelsea with any real credit in the past 20 years. Before that Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and club legend Gianluca Vialli did a fine job.
The most famous No.9 is undoubtedly Peter Osgood. In recent times, many have tried but few have been able to do it justice. Delap, after moving for £30million from Ipswich Town, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ is the latest in a long line to try and bury suggestions of a curse.
He scored 12 Premier League goals last season, almost 40% of Ipswich’s total tally on the way to a limp relegation under Kieran McKenna. Signed for £15million in 2023 from Manchester City, where Delap played under Enzo Maresca in the academy, Chelsea are hoping that Delap will provide much needed firepower up front.
“Liam Delap’s shirt number following his move to Chelsea has been confirmed,” the statement said. “
Delap completed his move from Ipswich Town on Wednesday night and has signed a contract until 2031. “
The striker, who scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season, will wear the Chelsea number 9 shirt.”