How Chelsea have ALREADY recouped £30m Liam Delap transfer fee - explained

Chelsea have already recovered the £30 million ($40m) transfer fee they spent to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town by progressing to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The Blues finished second in their group, behind Flamengo, with six points from three matches and reached the knockout stage, where they will now lock horns against Portuguese giants Benfica.

Chelsea have already recovered Delap's fee
Progressed to CWC round of 16
Will face Benfica on Saturday

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WHAT HAPPENED?
After impressing for an Ipswich side that suffered relegation out of the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign, Delap quickly became a man in demand once the summer transfer window opened. He was linked with a number of English top-flight clubs, but Chelsea eventually secured the transfer.

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THE EXPLANATION
According to Sky Sports, the West London outfit have already recovered the amount they spent on Delap's transfer. By reaching the Club World Cup round of 16 stage, Chelsea have already earned £36.5 million ($49m), which is £6.5m more than Delap's transfer fee.
DID YOU KNOW?
The 22-year-old English forward made his debut against LAFC in the Club World Cup when he came on as a substitute. In the remaining two matches, Enzo Maresca slotted him in the starting lineups and in three appearances, he has scored one goal and provided an assist.

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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
The Europa Conference League winners will now aim to further progress in the tournament by beating Benfica on Saturday in Charlotte.

WHAT HAPPENED?

THE EXPLANATION

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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?