Chelsea star Liam Delap ‘splits from model girlfriend, 25,' as she posts cryptic message
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Chelsea's Liam Delap was dating Scottish influencer Leanna Paul before their recent break-up
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Paul has over 500,000 followers combined on platforms Instagram and TikTok
But Delap and Paul's relationship has ended while the striker is on Club World Cup duty in the US.
After dating for more than a year, a source told entertainment outlet
that the couple have called it quits
.
After the break-up, the Scottish beauty dropped a hint about what may have happened on her
story.
One post read: "You can't keep someone loyal by loving them harder."
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England under-21 international Delap moved from
summer
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He inherited the No9 shirt number at Stamford Bridge and scored his first goal for the club during a 3-0 win over ES Tunis in Philadelphia.
He has featured on five occasions during the Club World Cup, starting each of the last four.
Tuesday night sees Delap and co line out against Fluminense in the competition's semi-final stage.
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'You can't keep someone loyal by loving them harder,' said Paul in a recent Instagram story
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Paul and Delap were reportedly dating for a year
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Paul has just under 200,000
followers, which lists her as a blogger and model.
She also includes 'Bachelor of Law Grad with Honours' in her Instagram bio.
Here is why Liam Delap is the perfect striker for Chelsea
On TikTok, that number jumps to over 325,000 followers.
Should
Chelsea
beat Fluminense, they will face either PSG or Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final on Sunday.
Enzo Maresca's side have beat LAFC and ES Tunis, but lost to Flamengo in the group stages.
In the knockouts, Chelsea beat
The club starts its Premier League campaign at home to
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Paul in a stunning green bikini
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Delap scored his first Chelsea goal during their 3-0 win over Esperance Tunis
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