Chelsea agree deal to sign RC Strasbourg's Emanuel Emegha

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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Emanuel Emegha from fellow BlueCo-owned side Strasbourg in 2026, the club has confirmed.

BlueCo -- comprising a consortium including Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly -- own both Chelsea and French side Strasbourg.

Emegha will join Enzo Maresca's side in July 2026 after scoring 14 goals and contributing three assists in 27 games in Ligue 1 last season.

The 22-year-old Dutch forward started his career at Jong Sparta before spells with Sparta Rotterdam, Antwerp and Sturm Graz. He moved to Strasbourg in 2023.

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He has represented the Netherlands from under-15 to U21 level.

The move comes after BlueCo signed Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso in the summer transfer window. Enciso will play for Strasbourg this season after signing a four-year deal.

He is also expected to eventually move to Chelsea.