diff --git a/statsupdate.py b/statsupdate.py
index 70a9d5f2..548976da 100644
--- a/statsupdate.py
+++ b/statsupdate.py
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ def brawlhalla_rank_change(item, change: typing.Tuple[DirtyDelta, Dirty]):
             reply_msg(telegram_bot, main_chat_id, strings.STATSUPDATE.BRAWLHALLA.SOLO,
                       username=item.steam.royal.username,
                       rating=solo.value,
-                      delta=solo.delta)
+                      delta=solo.delta_string())
         if team.is_dirty():
             partner = item.best_team_partner
             if partner is None:
diff --git a/utils/dirty.py b/utils/dirty.py
index 6b78604e..b709b6e0 100644
--- a/utils/dirty.py
+++ b/utils/dirty.py
@@ -24,12 +24,9 @@ class DirtyDelta(Dirty):
             value = 0
         else:
             value = self.value
-        return value - initial_value
+        return abs(value - initial_value)
 
-    @delta.setter
-    def delta(self, value):
-        if self.initial_value is None:
-            initial_value = 0
-        else:
-            initial_value = self.initial_value
-        self.value = initial_value + value
+    def delta_string(self):
+        if self.delta > 0:
+            return f"+{self.delta}"
+        return self.delta