Delap makes the switch after a £30million ($40m) release clause in his Ipswich contract became active following the team's relegation.

According to multiple reports, including from the Guardian, Delap has chosen to sign for Chelsea and the move will now go through. It has been widely reported that Delap has a $40 million release clause in his contract and the likes of Manchester United, Everton and Nottingham Forest have all been pushing to sign him.