Chelsea's new signing is left 'devastated' as his own fans TURN ON him and demand he surrenders the captaincy
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Chelsea’s latest recruit Emanuel Emegha was left ‘devastated’ on Sunday after being booed by his own supporters.

The Dutchman, 22, sealed a move to west London from Strasbourg earlier this week in the latest deal struck between the two BlueCo-owned clubs.

As the transfer window has closed, Strasbourg’s captain Emegha is set to join the Blues next summer instead of this coming January, allowing him to complete another season in the French top-flight.

The ultras displayed a banner reading: ‘Emegha, pawn of BlueCo. After changing shirt, give back your captain’s armband.’

Currently sidelined with an injury, Emegha was absent from Strasbourg’s matchday squad. Nonetheless, he was loudly booed when receiving his Player of the Month award before the match.

Emanuel Emegha was booed by his own supporters during Strasbourg's victory over Le Havre today

Emanuel Emegha was booed by his own supporters during Strasbourg’s victory over Le Havre today

The Dutchman sealed a move to Chelsea earlier this week, but won't join the club until next summer

The Dutchman sealed a move to Chelsea earlier this week, but won’t join the club until next summer

His pending departure has however not gone down well with Strasbourg supporters, who demanded he give up the captaincy in a banner displayed at the stadium on Sunday

His upcoming departure hasn’t pleased Strasbourg supporters. They expressed their dissatisfaction through a banner at the stadium on Sunday, asking him to relinquish the captaincy.

The appalling reception the young forward received was blasted by Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior after the game.

The former Hull City boss told the club’s media team: ‘Emanuel Emegha was devastated, and I was too. 

‘I am very disappointed by what I saw, seeing a banner against one of last season’s best players is unacceptable. 

‘My players deserve far better. Their attitude is impeccable and this treatment is uncalled for. This is a crucial season with us playing in the European Cup, but it seems a minority are dissatisfied with our performances. 

‘This situation won’t alter anything because I am very proud of my players, and Emanuel Emegha will stay as captain while he is with us. It’s important to note this unrest involves only a minority.’ 

Though the fee Chelsea paid Strasbourg hasn’t been disclosed, the Blues successfully warded off interest from Premier League contenders Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest to secure Emegha’s signing. 

Chelsea and Strasbourg have been involved in a number of deals together. Last week, the Todd Boehly-owned side even re-signed one of their former players just weeks after selling him to Strasbourg in a bizarre transfer move. 

Outcast left back Ben Chilwell moved to Strasbourg on a surprise loan deal earlier in the summer and Chelsea signed the French club’s centre back Mamadou Sarr in early June, only to loan him back there two months later.

Sister clubs Chelsea and Strasbourg have been involved in a number of deals together this summer

Sister clubs Chelsea and Strasbourg have been involved in a number of deals together this summer

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell moved to sister club Strasbourg on loan this summer

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell moved to sister club Strasbourg on loan this summer

Academy prospect Ishe Samuels-Smith was the subject of a bizarre deal between the clubs

Academy prospect Ishe Samuels-Smith was the subject of a bizarre deal between the clubs

Emegha told L’Equipe of his transfer: ‘It’s the best thing for my career: I want to go as high as possible, play in the Champions League, the World Cup.

‘I could have signed for clubs participating in the Champions League this summer, but the overall project of Strasbourg and Chelsea appealed to me.

‘Now, I want to guide Racing in Europe. With this group, we started something great, and I wanted to see it through to the end. I’m going to give everything for the club this season. I also spoke to the coach about it, and his opinion was important to me.’

Having begun his career at Sparta Rotterdam, the Netherlands youth international went on to enjoy spells at Royal Antwerp and Sturm Graz before sealing a move to Strasbourg two years ago. 

Since joining the Ligue 1 side, Emegha has bagged an impressive 26 goals in 64 appearances in all competitions. 

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