
Liam Delap revealed that the prospect of winning trophies was a defining factor behind his decision to join Chelsea despite competing interest from the likes of Manchester United.
Once it was known that Delap’s Ipswich Town contract included a bargain £30 million ($40.7 million) buyout clause which would be come into effect if the Tractor Boys got relegated, the English striker became one of the most sought-after players in the division.