Chelsea have announced a pre-agreement to sign Emanuel Emegha from partner club Strasbourg in 2026.
Emegha, who is the Ligue 1 side's captain, was reportedly of interest to a number of Premier League clubs, but has opted to join the Blues next year.
It is reported that the 22-year-old will put pen to paper on a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, following an impressive season in 2024-25.
Emegha scored 14 goals and provided three assists in all competitions for Liam Rosenior's side, who qualified for the Conference League after finishing seventh in Ligue 1.
It is understood that the Netherlands Under-21 international attacker wanted to stay with Strasbourg this season to experience European football.
Indeed, across Europe's top five leagues in 2025, only Serhou Guirassy has generated more non-penalty expected goals (xG) from his shots (17.0) than Emegha (13.8).
Emegha's upcoming move is said to be one of the factors behind Chelsea deciding against signing a striker on deadline day to replace the injured Liam Delap.
Delap was replaced in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham before the international break, with Enzo Maresca confirming the striker faces up to 12 weeks out with a hamstring injury.
Pori
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from the name
Smiles, OK if u think so, no problem
dennisachafu
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Lolz, how did u know he hails from there
from the name
Cezdilnpyz
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Busy signing amateur 😅
Don't cry too much please
vuaabdipu
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Captaining a UECL side at the age of 22 is mental Hats off to you Emegha 👏
Pori
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Emegha from Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
Lolz, how did u know he hails from there
nehciltuz
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i pity Jackson because of strong head he do
after wat Jackson did he is no longer our player am sure he is gonnna be sold
Richardoghale
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i pity Jackson because of strong head he do
Fk Jackson, he can never play for Chelsea anymore
fupceiluyz
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How are Chelsea signing after Transfer window
Because my most famous mighty Chelsea is the world cup club champions.Anyway,these are called pre-agreements and can be signed outside the transfer window.
BrendonGauka
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buying in order to sell him
that's business
pepceinpry
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i pity Jackson because of strong head he do
Likcdety
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buying in order to sell him
magnumpi
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Emegha from Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
ndi agbor.... you know agbor obi alieseme?
Zotabmnoy
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Busy signing amateur 😅
yuhadorst
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Guirassy the most underrated player
dennisachafu
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Emegha from Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
olubukolaemmanuel
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Jackson might heading to Strasbourg if Bayern refuse to make his deal permanent
Akaewia
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When he arrives, another player must leave
CallMeDaddyyo
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How are Chelsea signing after Transfer window