Liam Rosenior Confirmed as New Chelsea Head Coach
Chelsea Football Club have officially announced Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, following the unexpected departure of Enzo Maresca. The 41-year-old former Hull and Derby manager joins the Premier League giants from Strasbourg, where he guided the French club to seventh place in Ligue 1, marking their first qualification for European competition in 19 years. Additionally, he guided them to the top of the Conference League table during the league phase, although the tournament is still ongoing.
Rosenior signed a six-and-a-half-year contract keeping him at the club until the summer of 2032, an unusually long deal for a Premier League manager. He will officially debut on Saturday, 10 January, in the third-round FA Cup match against Charlton.
Alongside Rosenior, several members of his Strasbourg staff will move to Chelsea, including assistant coaches Kalifa Cissé and Justin Walker and analyst Ben Warner.
Rosenior, who had been a rising star in European football management, expressed excitement about his new role: “I was given permission to speak to one of the biggest sporting clubs in the world… Chelsea is an opportunity I cannot turn down.” While he conducted a farewell press conference in France in the morning, Chelsea confirmed the official signing of his contract in the afternoon.
Maresca left Chelsea abruptly on New Year’s Day, with the club 5th in the Premier League and 15 points behind leaders Arsenal. Rosenior’s appointment marks a strategic move by Chelsea to stabilise the team and leverage his experience in European competitions.
The former Hull boss emphasised the significance of his Strasbourg experience: “The last 18 months have been a joy and the best of my professional career… I have met some incredible people and created some incredible memories.” Chelsea’s management highlighted Rosenior’s tactical acumen and leadership skills as key factors in the decision.
This transition underscores Chelsea’s ambition to return to the top of English football, relying on Rosenior’s innovative approach and proven track record in both domestic and international tournaments. Fans and pundits alike are keenly anticipating how the new head coach will shape the team’s future.
