Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest for £50m, cites Glasner as key to growth
Forward Liam Delap has completed a £50 million move from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, signing a five-year contract and praising new manager Oliver Glasner.
Nottingham Forest have secured the services of Liam Delap for a reported £50 million fee, finalising a five-year deal after his brief stint at Chelsea. The forward, who managed just a single league goal in west London, said he is eager to join a club with a strong heritage and to work under head coach Oliver Glasner, whom he trusts to aid his development. Delap recalled his most enjoyable period at Ipswich Town, where he tallied 12 goals during the 2024-25 Premier League campaign despite the team’s relegation.
He described his playing style as aggressive and fast, aiming to contribute goals for Forest. The striker also noted the presence of quality teammates at the club and the ambition to build a competitive side capable of challenging at the top of the league.
Why it matters
The transfer signals Nottingham Forest’s intent to strengthen their attack and compete higher in the Premier League.
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