Liam Delap will look to kickstart his senior career at Hull City this season.
The former Derby youngster had a dream debut for Manchester City, scoring against Bournemouth in a Carabao Cup game in 2020. However, he struggled to get more opportunities under Pep Guardiola and has subsequently failed to make a big impression on loan at Championship sides at Stoke and Preston.
Delap has now joined Hull, aiming to crack the English second division at the third attempt as he spends a year in the north-east. Liam Rosenior's side finished 19th last season and are aiming to build on that with Delap hoping to play a big part.
City appreciate how difficult the Championship can be for players to make their mark given the enormous competition teams face every week. James McAtee, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle all thrived last season.
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While the club are happy to send Delap on loan, the fact that there is no option to buy indicates that his long-term future is still seen as being at the Etihad.
Delap is one of a number of Blues expected to head out on loan in order to get more regular first-team football, with Cole Palmer one of the most high-profile. The Wythenshawe playmaker struggled for opportunities last season and it is thought that more regular game time could see him take off; Brighton are the latest to be linked with a move.
