Liam Delap signed a six-year contract with Chelsea on Wednesday through 2031 as their marquee striker signing of the summer, but fans won't have to wait until next season to see him don a blue shirt.

Delap is a seasoned member of the U21 squad, earning 12 caps since scoring on debut in a 3-0 win over Luxembourg in 2023, but head coach Lee Carsley will have a star-studded squad at his disposal for the Euros despite the striker’s absence.

Chelsea striker Liam Delap has claimed that he decided to join the blues because of his desire to win trophies.Manchester United agreed personal terms with the former Ipswich striker and were also