Chelsea Agrees 2026 Signing of Dutch Striker Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg

Chelsea have secured an agreement to sign 22-year-old Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha from Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, with the transfer set to take place in the summer of 2026. Emegha, who currently captains Strasbourg and scored 14 goals with three assists last season, will sign a seven-year contract with Chelsea but will remain at Strasbourg for the current season. The move reflects the strategic coordination within BlueCo, the consortium owning both Chelsea and Strasbourg, led by Todd Boehly and partners. Emegha's career has progressed through Sparta Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sturm Graz, and Strasbourg, and his strong performances have earned him consideration for the Dutch senior national team. This signing follows BlueCo's recent acquisition of Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso, who will also play for Strasbourg before moving to Chelsea. The announcement coincides with Chelsea facing 74 charges from the English Football Association related to breaches of regulations involving agents and third-party investment.