Chelsea’s £30M signing Liam Delap set to shine at 2025 Club World Cup

Chelsea enters the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in the US with high hopes pinned on new £30 million striker Liam Delap, fresh from Ipswich. The tournament’s $1 billion prize pool and global stage offer a crucial test of Chelsea’s elite status after their recent Champions League success.

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Chelsea’s £30 million signing, Liam Delap, is set to make a significant impact at the 2025 Club World Cup, held across 11 U.S. cities from June 14 to July 13. The tournament has expanded dramatically to include 32 teams, up from the usual seven, and boasts a staggering $1 billion prize pool.

Chelsea earned their spot by winning the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League and have been drawn into Group D alongside Brazilian giants Flamengo, Tunisian champions Espérance de Tunis, and Major League Soccer’s LAFC. The Blues will open their campaign against LAFC, who advanced through a play-off round.

Delap, 22, joined Chelsea from relegated Ipswich Town, having scored 12 goals in 37 top-flight matches. Chelsea outbid clubs including Manchester United to secure the striker’s services, signaling high expectations for his performance on the global stage.

Chelsea’s return to the Club World Cup marks their second appearance, following their 2021 participation after their 2020–21 Champions League triumph. The expanded format and lucrative prize pool have heightened anticipation for the tournament, which will culminate in a final on July 13.

“There will be special interest in how new Chelsea signing Liam Delap fares,” highlighting the spotlight on the young striker as Chelsea aims to assert their elite status.

The tournament’s expansion to 32 teams and the U.S. hosting across 11 cities reflect FIFA’s ambition to globalize club football, making this a pivotal event for Chelsea and Delap alike.
Sources: Sports Illustrated
Chelsea’s £30 million signing Liam Delap is poised to shine at the 2025 Club World Cup in the U.S., where the Blues, drawn in Group D with Flamengo, Espérance de Tunis, and LAFC, will compete in the expanded 32-team tournament featuring a $1 billion prize pool from June 14 to July 13.
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Thirty-two teams from around the globe will take part in the tournament across 11 cities in the US, with the final taking place on 13 July.
Mani Djazmi
World Football Analyst
Bbc
Key Facts
  • Chelsea earned their place at the 2025 Club World Cup by winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League.Sports Illustrated
  • Chelsea have appeared twice before in the FIFA Club World Cup, including in 2021 following their 2020-21 Champions League triumph.Sports Illustrated
  • The 2025 Club World Cup was expanded to 32 teams from the usual seven, with a $1 billion prize pool, hosted across 11 US cities from June 14 to July 13.Sports Illustrated
  • Chelsea were drawn into Group D alongside Flamengo, Espérance de Tunis, and LAFC for the 2025 tournament.Sports Illustrated
  • Chelsea secured their return to the Champions League on the final day of the season, setting the stage for their Club World Cup campaign.1
  • Chelsea's first match in the 2025 Club World Cup is against LAFC, who replaced disqualified Club Leon after a play-off.1
  • New Chelsea signing Liam Delap, acquired for £30 million from Ipswich, is expected to be a key player in the tournament after scoring 12 goals in 37 top-flight matches.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Year of UEFA Champions League Chelsea won to qualify
2020-21
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Number of prior FIFA Club World Cup appearances by Chelsea
2 times
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Year of Chelsea's second FIFA Club World Cup appearance
2021
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Number of teams in 2025 Club World Cup
32 teams
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Prize pool for 2025 Club World Cup
$1 billion
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Duration of 2025 Club World Cup
30 days
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Number of teams in Chelsea's group
4 teams
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Liam Delap's transfer fee to Chelsea
£30 million
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Goals scored by Liam Delap in top-flight matches
12 goals
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Top-flight matches played by Liam Delap
37 matches
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Age of Liam Delap
22 years
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