Transfer fee, additional clauses, first reactions: Liam Delap signs for Ipswich Town from Manchester City | OneFootball

Manchester City striker Liam Delap has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League side Ipswich Town.

The 21-year-old has completed an exit from east Manchester ahead of the 2024/25 season, moving to newly-promoted Ipswich Town after a trio of Sky Bet Championship loan spells at Stoke City, Preston North End and Hull City.

Delap, who spent the most recent 2023/24 campaign with Hull City at the MKM Stadium, has made six first-team appearances for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, including scoring on his debut for the Sky Blues against Bournemouth in 2020.

The 2003-born forward also featured in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Emirates FA Cup for Manchester City, alongside scoring 32 goals in 32 Premier League 2 appearances for the Blues’ EDS at the City Football Academy.

Delap was directly involved in 10 goals in 32 appearances for Hull City last campaign, and was also subject to interest from Southampton this summer, with the Saints and Ipswich both having bids accepted by Etihad officials.

The striker has opted to switch to Suffolk, but will return to the Etihad Stadium next month, when Ipswich face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday 24 August.

After Ipswich Town confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old from the Etihad Stadium, here is everything you need to know about the England Under-21 international’s move to Portman Road.

What are the terms of the Liam Delap transfer to Ipswich Town from Manchester City?

Ipswich have agreed a deal with Manchester City worth a total of £20 million, paying an initial £15 million with an additional £5 million due in potential add-ons.

The Delap deal also includes a buy-back clause and a 20% sell-on clause, according to journalist Simon Bajkowski.

What have Manchester City said about the transfer?

As part of a wider club statement, Manchester City have confirmed Liam Delap’s exit to Ipswich Town, wishing the England youth international well on his next venture in the senior professional game.

Manchester City have also offered readers a lengthy overview of the striker’s time at the club.

What has Liam Delap said about the transfer?

Speaking to Ipswich Town’s official club media upon joining the club, the striker said, “I’m really excited. I have heard so many good things about the feeling around the Club, and how the players and staff work. That’s exactly why I’m excited to be here.”

He continued, “The Manager here likes to play exciting football. It’s quick and intense and I am looking forward to that. I want to bring goals and assists and I’ll work as hard as I can to help the team.”

How have Ipswich reacted to the deal?

Ipswich Town manager, Kieran McKenna said, “We are delighted to bring Liam to the Club. We think he is a player with the qualities to help the team this season but also to be an important player for the Club for many years to come.”

McKenna continued, “He is a player with outstanding physical and technical attributes who has a hunger to come here and continue to learn and improve. He has gained good first-team experience from a young age and we feel he has the potential for development here.”