US EditionChelsea agree new striker transfer with seven-year deal planned
- Chelsea agreed to sign 22-year-old Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha on a seven-year deal set to start in summer 2026.
- The agreement follows Emegha's strong 2024/25 season with 14 goals and 3 assists, raising his profile across Europe.
- Emegha, known for physical power, speed, and a sharp finishing ability, will join a Chelsea squad featuring young strikers like Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
- Chelsea confirmed the deal shortly after expecting a financial sanction from the FA over historic, self-reported breaches mainly related to tax, with the club stressing unprecedented transparency.
- Emegha will remain at Strasbourg for the 2025/26 season to gain experience before joining Chelsea and will face competition for a starting place upon arrival.
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Chelsea have already secured their first transfer of the summer 2026 window (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign striker Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg. The Ligue 1 club, like their Premier League counterparts, are owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital and the two clubs have traded players regularly over the last two years. Emegha had been coveted by a number of Champions League clubs but the Netherlands Under-21 internationa…
The young (22 years old) attacking Dutch RC Strasbourg officially signs with the Blues this Friday. He will join the London team from next season.
Chelsea has confirmed the signing of Emanuel Emegha. The 22-year-old striker, born in The Hague, will leave RC Strasbourg next year for the Club World Cup winner.
Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg in 2026 - TV360 Nigeria
Chelsea have sealed an agreement to bring Emanuel Emegha to Stamford Bridge from Strasbourg in 2026. The deal highlights the player-sharing model under BlueCo, the consortium of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, which owns both clubs. Emegha, 22, enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists in 27 Ligue 1 appearances. The Dutch forward began his career at Jong Sparta, before stints at Sparta Rotterdam,…
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