'I don't like talking about this' -Chelsea's star ex-girlfriend spills beans after relationship breakdown

Liam Delap made a significant impact last season. Playing for Ipswich Town, he scored twelve goals during his first full Premier League campaign. While the former Manchester City prospect couldn't prevent relegation, he did secure a major transfer.

Chelsea acquired the British striker six weeks ago in a multi-million pound deal, signing him to a six-year contract with a lucrative salary. He immediately joined the squad for the Club World Cup, which Chelsea won. Things couldn't be better, right? Apparently not, as recent news suggests trouble in paradise for the talented striker.

British tabloids have been buzzing for weeks about a potential split between Delap, 22, and Leanna Paul. The 25-year-old Scottish influencer confirmed the rumours on her Instagram account.

"I don't normally discuss these things publicly, as I prefer to keep such matters private," she wrote, via Sportnieuws. "But since I'm constantly being asked: Yes, I'm single."

The couple had been together for over a year, but that relationship has now ended. Rumors had been swirling for a while, fueled primarily by Paul herself. During the Club World Cup, she shared a cryptic message stating that you 'can't make someone loyal by loving them more,' which was immediately linked to her relationship with Delap.

The striker hasn't let the off-field drama affect his performance. He immediately made his mark at Chelsea, scoring his first goal during the Club World Cup. The Blues won the tournament, defeating Paris Saint-Germain in a heated final. Their first league match is scheduled for August 17th against Crystal Palace.

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