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One of the most sought-after strikers for this summer was Liam Delap.

Ipswich’s 22-year-old scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League games, and his enticing £30m release clause attracted numerous suitors after their relegation to the Championship.

In May, he was given permission to speak with clubs, with Everton, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United all showing signs of interest, and City also offered to buy back their ex-player.

Chelsea, however, won the search for his signature, and Delap has explained why, including the pull of Europe and joining some well-known faces, in a statement released before the Blues’ final Club World Cup group game against ES Tunis on Wednesday.

You can never tell whether a decision will be the right choice, he said, but you can always trust your gut and hope it turns out. You must take your time, I tell you. I had a few days to plan my future and speak with people.

Cole Palmer, a star attacker for Chelsea who he first played for at Manchester City at the age of 15, was one of those players that he consulted.

Delap continued, “I told him what I needed to know, and he told me what I needed to know.” However, I dislike consuming a lot of information. I kind of want my head to be crystal clear in the end because that’s ultimately my choice.

After two phenomenal seasons, Palmer has become the club’s poster boy, and Delap was asked if he hopes to emulate his former academy team-mate.

He responded, “Yes, of course, that’s the goal.” He has since broken his arm, so I hope I can at least see what we both had in common, and we both had similar positions.

Delap’s choice was reportedly based on reports from May that Manchester United would be the front-runners to sign him, but their Europa League final defeat at Tottenham and a subpar season prevented them from playing European football next season, with Chelsea’s Champions League qualification factoring in Delap’s decision.

He said, “I was also anticipating upcoming seasons, so it wasn’t the end all.”

Rory Delap, the son of the late Stoke City and Derby County midfielders, started his career with Chelsea under current Chelsea manager Maresca. As he led the Italian under-21s squad to the title in 2020-21, he scored 20 goals and won the PL2 player of the year award.

He described Maresca as having a good relationship with the manager. I am aware of his style. This system has previously been used by me. It’s very similar, but it’s still a lot of work. I am aware of the club’s goals and the players’ vision for the future with many of them. That was what piqued my interest.

Maresca has previously claimed that Delap chose to wear the team’s infamous “cursed” number nine shirt.

When asked if he believed in the curse, which names Radamel Falcao, Romelu Lukaku, Gonzalo Higuain, Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku, Gonzalo Higuain, and Fernando Torres as its purported victims, Delap replied, “No, I’m not that kind of person.

Delap’s move, however, caused him to choose between competing for clubs in the Under-21s European Championship with England or the Club World Cup with Chelsea.

He said, “I had my sights on the Euros all season, and I was really looking forward to that.” However, I agreed to be there because they wanted me. I’d like to attend as well.

I need to know everyone, so I’m here.

I can get settled in really quickly with the boys, and we can work on things we want to use in the coming season.

Harry Kane has already been to Bayern Munich, and England manager Thomas Tuchel may see Delap line up against ES Tunis or, potentially, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain in the knockout stages.

Nicolas Jackson, who was sent off in the 3-1 defeat by Flamengo, is now suspended, but Delap remarked, “I was right in front of it when it happened. It was so difficult. I’m confident that he will move past these things that happen in football, which he obviously did not mean to do.

Former Chelsea midfielder-turned-pundit John Obi Mikel, who serves as an illustration of the pressure cooker Delap himself is entering, harshly criticized Jackson, but he insisted: “I don’t really like to look at everything from the outside.

The club’s new American owners have approved of their proposed investment of $ 20 million, with new chairman Andrew Cavenagh stating that they will stay at Ibrox “for the long haul.”

The four resolutions were approved by the shareholders at a special meeting in Glasgow with 98% support.

One of those was for Cavenagh and his consortium, which includes the San Francisco 49ers’ investment arm, to be permitted to enter the Scottish Premiership club with additional funds.

Cavenagh cited three factors in his decision to invest in Rangers: the “supporters’ passion,” the stadium, which he claimed “gives the team an advantage,” and the competitions they compete in, including the league, the cups, and Europe.

Rangers, who finished second last season, have won the Scottish Premiership once in 14 years under the control of rival city Celtic.

According to Cavenagh, the controlling group’s goal is “to put the club in a position to win the league, win cups, and be more competitive in Europe.”

He added that he and his fellow investors are concentrating on building the club rather than making any profit.

He said, “We have a growth plan but no exit strategy.” After growth, “We’ll figure out an exit strategy.”

Russell Martin, a former Southampton manager, soon became the squad’s head coach and Kevin Thelwell took over as Everton’s sporting director this summer.

When asked how the $ 20 million will be spent, Cavenagh responded, “We will be transparent wherever we can be, but we will be opaque elsewhere, and this is one.”

Martin’s first competitive game is scheduled to be against Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifying next month, with the Rangers squad arriving for pre-season on Monday.

Marathe, who also serves as a senior executive with the San Francisco 49ers, said he would manage Ibrox through a period of transition.

The club’s new American owners have approved of their proposed investment of $ 20 million, with new chairman Andrew Cavenagh stating that they will stay at Ibrox “for the long haul.”

The four resolutions were approved by the shareholders at a special meeting in Glasgow with 98% support.

One of those was for Cavenagh and his consortium, which includes the San Francisco 49ers’ investment arm, to be permitted to enter the Scottish Premiership club with additional funds.

Cavenagh cited three factors in his decision to invest in Rangers: the “supporters’ passion,” the stadium, which he claimed “gives the team an advantage,” and the competitions they compete in, including the league, the cups, and Europe.

Rangers, who finished second last season, have won the Scottish Premiership once in 14 years under the control of rival city Celtic.

According to Cavenagh, the controlling group’s goal is “to put the club in a position to win the league, win cups, and be more competitive in Europe.”

He added that he and his fellow investors are concentrating on building the club rather than making any profit.

He said, “We have a growth plan but no exit strategy.” After growth, “We’ll figure out an exit strategy.”

Russell Martin, a former Southampton manager, soon became the squad’s head coach and Kevin Thelwell took over as Everton’s sporting director this summer.

When asked how the $ 20 million will be spent, Cavenagh responded, “We will be transparent wherever we can be, but we will be opaque elsewhere, and this is one.”

Martin’s first competitive game is scheduled to be against Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifying next month, with the Rangers squad arriving for pre-season on Monday.

Marathe, who also serves as a senior executive with the San Francisco 49ers, said he would manage Ibrox through a period of transition.

Lisbon Lion John Clark, 84, passed away in the company of Celtic in tribute to him.

Clark won four league titles and numerous other notable awards while playing for the club in more than 300 games.

His greatest achievement, however, came in 1967 when Celtic defeated Inter Milan to become the first British team to win the European Cup.

“Greatness” is a word that people use, but for John Clark, it is a very fitting tribute,” said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

John’s contribution to our greatest day ever will be remembered forever in Celtic’s proud history.

After his professional playing days, Clark returned to the club to work in the youth organization. He made his Celtic debut in 1959.

In the 1966- 1966 season, he first worked for Aberdeen and then Celtic as Billy McNeil’s defensive partner before becoming assistant.

He also oversaw Cowdenbeath, Stranraer, and Clyde, but he once more returned to Celtic and spent almost 20 years as a kit man.

He spent more than four decades with the club.

“I know that John’s continued presence at Celtic for so many decades, which included myself,” Rodriguez said.

It has been a great privilege for everyone to have him join us as a member of the club for so long. We were so moved by it. John has made a significant contribution to the club thanks to his wisdom, knowledge, and genuine love for Celtic.

Clark was described as a “very dear friend and colleague,” according to Peter Lawwell, chairman of Celtic.

John, along with his great team mates, did so with such grace and humility, as Lawwell noted, “he was actually a hero to me and so many others.”

Lisbon Lion John Clark, 84, passed away in the company of Celtic in tribute to him.

Clark won four league titles and numerous other notable awards while playing for the club in more than 300 games.

His greatest achievement, however, came in 1967 when Celtic defeated Inter Milan to become the first British team to win the European Cup.

“Greatness” is a word that people use, but for John Clark, it is a very fitting tribute,” said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

John’s contribution to our greatest day ever will be remembered forever in Celtic’s proud history.

After his professional playing days, Clark returned to the club to work in the youth organization. He made his Celtic debut in 1959.

In the 1966- 1966 season, he first worked for Aberdeen and then Celtic as Billy McNeil’s defensive partner before becoming assistant.

He also oversaw Cowdenbeath, Stranraer, and Clyde, but he once more returned to Celtic and spent almost 20 years as a kit man.

He spent more than four decades with the club.

“I know that John’s continued presence at Celtic for so many decades, which included myself,” Rodriguez said.

It has been a great privilege for everyone to have him join us as a member of the club for so long. We were so moved by it. John has made a significant contribution to the club thanks to his wisdom, knowledge, and genuine love for Celtic.

Clark was described as a “very dear friend and colleague,” according to Peter Lawwell, chairman of Celtic.

John, along with his great team mates, did so with such grace and humility, as Lawwell noted, “he was actually a hero to me and so many others.”

Lisbon Lion John Clark, 84, passed away in the company of Celtic in tribute to him.

Clark won four league titles and numerous other notable awards while playing for the club in more than 300 games.

His greatest achievement, however, came in 1967 when Celtic defeated Inter Milan to become the first British team to win the European Cup.

“Greatness” is a word that people use, but for John Clark, it is a very fitting tribute,” said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

John’s contribution to our greatest day ever will be remembered forever in Celtic’s proud history.

After his professional playing days, Clark returned to the club to work in the youth organization. He made his Celtic debut in 1959.

In the 1966- 1966 season, he first worked for Aberdeen and then Celtic as Billy McNeil’s defensive partner before becoming assistant.

He also oversaw Cowdenbeath, Stranraer, and Clyde, but he once more returned to Celtic and spent almost 20 years as a kit man.

He spent more than four decades with the club.

“I know that John’s continued presence at Celtic for so many decades, which included myself,” Rodriguez said.

It has been a great privilege for everyone to have him join us as a member of the club for so long. We were so moved by it. John has made a significant contribution to the club thanks to his wisdom, knowledge, and genuine love for Celtic.

Clark was described as a “very dear friend and colleague,” according to Peter Lawwell, chairman of Celtic.

John, along with his great team mates, did so with such grace and humility, as Lawwell noted, “he was actually a hero to me and so many others.”