Nottingham Forest complete £50m signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea on five-year contract
Nottingham Forest has signed forward Liam Delap from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2031, aiming to develop his career under manager Oliver Glasner.
Why it matters
The transfer represents a significant investment for Nottingham Forest and highlights the high-value movement of young talent within the English Premier League.
Tricky Trees seal swoopForest have officially completed the signing of Delap in a deal worth an initial £45m plus £5m in add-ons. The 23-year-old forward has penned a long-term contract running until 2031 after just one season at Chelsea. The switch hands the Blues an instant £20m transfer profit, having <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liam-delap-personal-terms-chelsea-30m-transfer-ipswich-six-year-contract/blte508ea5f1aff81f7">landed the striker for around £30m from Ipswich Town in June 2025</a>.%WIDGET:INSTAGRAM_POST|https://www.instagram.com/p/DcibAHLuC6f/%Delap relishes fresh chapter%WIDGET:IMAGE|url=https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2288357773/crop/MM5DKMBQGA5DEOBRGM5G433XMU5DAORVHE======/GettyImages-2288357773.jpg|caption=Delap relishes fresh chapter%The new recruit expressed huge excitement about his move to the City Ground, backing Oliver Glasner's coaching style to take his game to the next level.Speaking in an official statement to club media, Delap said: "I really can't wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history.
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