Juventus target Delap snubs Serie A for Maresca’s Chelsea | OneFootball

Juventus have missed out on one of their transfer targets for the summer, as Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has decided to join Chelsea.

The 22-year-old has been linked with the Bianconeri for many months and became even more intriguing on the transfer market when his club was relegated from the Premier League.

That means he is available for just €35m due to a release clause in his contract with Ipswich Town.

Numerous teams had the same idea, including Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton.

Juventus had been in the race for Delap

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Conor Chaplin and Liam Delap of Ipswich Town interact following the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Ipswich Town FC at St James’ Park on April 26, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

However, The Athletic are confident today that Delap has made his choice, informing all the other clubs including Juventus that he is heading to Chelsea this season.

He will work with Italian coach Enzo Maresca, who is fresh from winning the Conference League in a 4-1 Final victory over Real Betis last night.

WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates with the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Delap scored 12 goals with two assists in 37 Premier League appearances this term, but was unable to prevent Ipswich Town’s relegation to the Championship.