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Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest for £50m from Chelsea

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest for £50m from Chelsea
Summary

Liam Delap has transferred to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a club record £50m deal, signing a five-year contract. Delap, who struggled in his year at Chelsea with only three goals in 47 appearances, aims to revitalize his career at Forest. Having previously demonstrated his potential with 12 goals during the 2024-25 season at Ipswich, Delap is looking to leverage a new beginning alongside manager Oliver Glasner. His move is part of a broader trend of significant transfer activity this summer.

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By the Numbers
  • •Delap signed a five-year deal after leaving Chelsea.
  • •He scored only one league goal in his past season at Chelsea.
  • •Delap had a standout season in 2024-25 with 12 goals for Ipswich.
  • •His transfer represents a £20m profit for Chelsea.
  • •Delap hopes to help Forest contend in the Premier League.
Latest Updates
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — £50m Delap joins Forest – will he thrive at club?
  • 9:05 AMBBC Sport — Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career
What they're saying
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BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.

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BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.

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