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Strasbourg strengthens squad ahead of new Bundesliga season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Strasbourg strengthens squad ahead of new Bundesliga season

Summary

RC Strasbourg Alsace has undergone significant changes this summer as they aim to improve after a disappointing previous season. The club has welcomed new signings including Giovanni Reyna and Diogo Sousa while Joaquin Panichelli's return from injury is anticipated to be crucial for their attacking options. Despite losing Emanuel Emegha to Chelsea, Strasbourg retains a youthful squad that demonstrated potential last season, finishing eighth in Ligue 1. Manager Hugo Oliveira now faces the challenge of maximizing this young talent's consistency as the Bundesliga season approaches.

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Status Watch

•Strasbourg finished eighth in Ligue 1 last season with 53 points.
•Joaquín Panichelli is expected to be sidelined until around January.
•Giovanni Reyna joins Strasbourg on a five-year deal from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
•The squad underwent significant changes, losing key players to Chelsea.
•Hugo Oliveira aims to harness the potential of a young squad this season.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — GFFN GUIDE | Much-changed Strasbourg side look to make European return

What they're saying

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RC Strasbourg Alsace fell short of their objectives last season and have had a summer of transformation. With the manager and the backbone of the side departing, can they get back on track this season...
— Yahoo Sports

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