The pinnacle of geography! The statement that saw the future Chelsea player suspended by Strasbourg
Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Thursday, 04 December 2025, 12:26 / Updated on Thursday, 04 December 2025 12:26
Immanuel Emegha (22 years old), striker at Racing Strasbourgwas punished for a statement considered offensive to the club and the city.
The Dutch international left everyone speechless when he claimed that he thinks Strasbourg is in Germany! “To be honest, I didn't know Strasbourg was there. I thought it was in Germany, but it turned out to be in France.
Well, I think now everyone knows where Strasbourg is,” said the 22-year-old, who will wear the shirt of Chelsea from the summer. The club management took his claim as “in bad taste” and suspended him for one stage.
Racing Strasbourg statement: “The player has recently breached values and expectations”
“Strasbourg have decided to suspend Emmanuel Emegha for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Toulouse. This decision was taken after the player recently violated the values and expectations set forth in the club's bylaws. Racing reaffirms its commitment to its core principles of exemplary conduct and respect for the team.
Emmanuel remains an important member of the squad, who always gave his all on the pitch. He will return to the squad after this match. No further comments will be made,” the Ligue 1 club announced. The player, in turn, also apologized.
Emmanuel Emegha puts ashes on his head: “I still have a lot to learn”
“I'm 22 years old, I've made mistakes and I know I still have a lot to learn and I have to learn from it. I know I have to do better and I'll do better on and off the pitch to represent the club. That's important to me. I wanted to make it clear that I never intended to offend anyone.
Since I arrived here at 19, I have always given everything for Strasbourg. I am proud to play for Racing and wear the captain's armband. Everyone knows it wasn't easy for me at first. It was a big challenge to succeed in Strasbourg. But I continued to work hard every day to achieve this… Sometimes my words can be misinterpreted, especially if you don't know me,” he said.
Brought from Sturm Graz in 2023, Emegha signed a contract with Chelsea this September, valid from the summer of 2026. For Strasbourg he played in 62 games and scored 26 goals. He has 2 selections in the Dutch national team, both in 2025.
