Key Takeaways:
- RC Strasbourg Alsace have set a €50m price tag for Joaquín Panichelli
- Emmanuel Emegha is set to depart for Chelsea in the summer, after the move was agreed in September
- Panichelli has scored 11 goals in his debut Ligue 1 campaign, sitting just two behind league top scorer Mason Greenwood
Strasbourg Identify Panichelli as Emegha Replacement
With captain Emmanuel Emegha confirmed to join partner club Chelsea this summer, RC Strasbourg Alsace have turned their focus to Joaquín Panichelli as the forward’s successor. Emegha’s transfer, finalised last September, has frustrated Alsacien supporters, but Panichelli’s emergence has softened the blow for Le Racing.
𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗚 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗫 𝗗𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜 🇦🇷 ! 🤑💙🤍
Le Racing a établi son prix à 43 M£, soit un peu plus de 49 M€, pour son international argentin 💰⚽
🗞️ @BBC pic.twitter.com/zPTxjJsx5C
— Ligue1Mag (@Ligue1_Mag) February 5, 2026
Panichelli’s Impact in Ligue 1
The Argentine striker has showcased his credentials in his first season in France’s top flight, registering 11 goals. This tally places him only two goals adrift of Mason Greenwood, the current leading scorer in Ligue 1 with Olympique de Marseille. Panichelli’s performances have positioned him as Strasbourg’s standout offensive player this term, even before Emegha’s departure.
Premier League Interest and €50m Asking Price
Reports from L’Équipe at the close of the transfer window indicated that a Premier League club approached Strasbourg regarding a potential deal for Panichelli, but the offer was rejected. BBC Sport now reveal that the English side received a quoted fee of €50m for the Argentina international. This valuation reflects Strasbourg’s determination to retain their leading scorer following Emegha’s impending exit.
