Chelsea fans can start considering Dutch youngster Emanuel Emegha as the new Chelsea footballer. The deal is yet to be finalised. Chelsea have already created the necessary documents. But if the transfer happens, Emanuel Emegha will join Chelsea in next summer. The FIFA Club World Cup champions are one of the English clubs who aren’t hesitant in spending huge amounts of transfer fees. Other than Chelsea, the current English Premier League champions **Liverpool**and runners-up Arsenal have spent more money than the Blues. But there’s a difference. Unlike those two clubs, Chelsea have given more focus on bringing in fresh and young talents.
All You Need to Know About Emanuel Emegha
At just 22 years of age, Emanuel Emegha has already marked his name as a typical centre-forward. He became the youth player of Dutch club Sparta from his childhood club KRSV Vredenburg. Emegha gradually improved himself in the age group divisions at Sparta. Finally in the 2021-22 season, Emanuel Emegha signed for Belgian club Royal Antwerp. But luck wasn’t with him there. At Antwerp, he got to play only 22 minutes. In the very next season, he joined Austrian club SK Sturm Graz. At Graz, people first saw a glimpse of Emegha’s talent. He played 36 matches and scored 10 goals and registered 5 assists. From this season, Emanuel Emegha upgraded his game to the next level. Once again, Emegha left for a new destination. In the next season, Emegha joined a bigger club in Strasbourg. At Strasbourg, Emanuel Emegha turned himself into a different gravy. Since signing for the French club, the Dutch striker has bagged 23 goals and 5 assists in 60 matches. Last season, he had his best professional season so far. In 29 appearances, the 22-year-old forward scored 14 times for his club. This performance was more than enough for the Chelsea scouts to pay attention to his profile.
🚨🔵 EXCL: Chelsea are planning potential pre-agreement for Emanuel Emegha to join in summer 2026.
NO chances for 22 year old striker to leave Strasbourg this summer; he’ll lead the line in Europe as key part of the project 🇫🇷
Chelsea like him as possible option for the future. pic.twitter.com/1Ie8VHmVAS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2025
Lots of Orange Flavour in Chelsea
Chelsea had some decent footballers from Netherlands throughout the years. But after so many seasons, a bunch of Dutch internationals are set to join Chelsea at the same time. Dutch defender Jorrrel Hato has already said ‘yes’ to the Chelsea board. Hato is expected to join Enzo Maresca’s team from Ajax soon. After Hato, Chelsea are in advanced stages to sign an exciting Dutch prospect. If everything goes well, Xavi Simons is on his way to join Chelsea from German club RB Leipzig. These two signings will surely bolster the squad depth of Chelsea. Now, Emanuel Emegha’s inclusion in the team means Chelsea will go with a young attacking section. But, Emegha will not play from this season even if he pens down the contract.
Emegha’s Deal is Putting Pressure on Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea already have enough firepower in their attacking third. With Joao Pedro and Liam Delap as strikers, the Blues have strengthened their wing also. Now, the potential deal of Emanuel Emegha is putting a huge amount of pressure on Nicolas Jackson’s camp. It is almost certain that Jackson will leave Chelsea after two seasons. Even rumours came out that Manchester United are interested in getting the African forward in the coming weeks. But recent developments in the transfer market have claimed that the Red Devils have shifted their focus solely on Benjamin Sesko. The club wants to go all out for Sesko even after signing Cunha and Mbuemo. But this means Jackson still hasn’t found his next club.
Chelsea close to agreeing a ‘pre agreement’ to sign Emanuel Emegha (22) for a move to join to Blues next summer.
RB Leipzig also interested as a replacement for Benjamin Šeško if or when he does leave 🔵 pic.twitter.com/GGMWAXOeJv
— António Mango (@AntonioMango4) July 30, 2025
Author’s Opinion
Enzo Maresca needs versatile players like Emegha in his team. RB Leipzig are another club who are interested in Emanuel Emegha for a couple of weeks now. But according to trusted sources, Emanuel Emegha will become the new Chelsea footballer from 2026.
Comment down your thoughts regarding this.
For more sports updates, make sure to follow us on:
Recommended for you