Liam Delap’s ex-girlfriend Leanna Paul has confirmed the end of their relationship, just as the young striker begins a new chapter at Chelsea. The split reportedly occurred before the Club World Cup, amid Delap’s transition from Ipswich to Stamford Bridge. While social media speculation had hinted at trouble, Paul has now officially confirmed she’s single.
New Chelsea signing Liam Delap is making headlines off the pitch as well as on it, following confirmation from his ex-girlfriend, Leanna Paul, that the pair have officially split. The breakup comes just weeks after the 21-year-old striker completed his summer transfer to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich Town.
Leanna Paul Confirms She’s Single
After speculation around their relationship status intensified, Paul addressed the rumours directly during an Instagram Q&A session. When asked if she was single, she responded candidly:
Don’t usually like talking about my personal life on here, I like to keep that private. But since I keep getting asked… yes I am single.
The confirmation follows a cryptic message she previously posted on Instagram that hinted at the breakdown of the relationship:
You can’t keep someone loyal by loving them harder.
Behind the Scenes of Delap’s Move
Delap’s switch to Chelsea from Ipswich was one of the more surprising moves of the window, with the highly-rated striker eager to prove himself under new manager Enzo Maresca. The former Manchester City academy product impressed during his loan spell in the Championship last season, and Chelsea are hoping he can develop into a long-term attacking option.
The breakup reportedly happened prior to Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign, which has been a hectic period of transition for the young forward—both professionally and personally.
Eyes on Preseason Progress
Despite the off-field headlines, Delap is now focused on settling in and staking his claim for regular minutes at Chelsea. With competition for attacking roles heating up, his next chance to impress could come on August 8, when the Blues take on Bayer Leverkusen in a preseason friendly.
