Transfer: Romano Reveals Chelsea's Decision on Signing Emanuel Emegha
- Chelsea are reportedly close to finalizing a pre-agreement to bring Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, with the transfer set to take place in the summer of 2026.
- Strasbourg refuses to sell Emegha this summer, citing his importance to their Europa League campaign and development.
- Chelsea needs a striker immediately and is exploring alternatives like Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike while viewing Emegha as a future prospect.
- Emegha, 22, scored 14 goals and assisted 3 in 27 Ligue 1 matches, ranking seventh in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes this season.
- Chelsea’s agreement to sign Emegha suggests a long-term strategy balancing current striker demands with future development needs.
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Transfer: Romano reveals Chelsea's decision on signing Emanuel Emegha
Football transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has said that there was no chance of Nigeria-eligible striker Emanuel Emegha joining Chelsea this summer. He said the attacker will remain at Strasbourg in the summer transfer window. Romano pointed out that Chelsea are looking at signing Emegha but would allow him to remain at the French Ligue 1 club until the summer of 2026. The French side would expect Emegha to help them in next season’s UEFA Con…
Aston Villa and Newcastle hold interest in Chelsea-bound Emanuel Emegha - Get French Football News
Emanuel Emegha (22) to Chelsea is a straightforward move. As per Foot Mercato, the Dutchman will remain with RC Strasbourg Alsace before making the move to fellow BlueCo-owned side Chelsea in the summer of 2026. However, according to L’Équipe. there were other interested parties. Emegha will not join Chelsea this summer. Instead, he will remain at Strasbourg, who next season will compete in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The former Sturm Gr…
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