Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Chelsea Appoints Liam Rosenior as New Head Coach
Chelsea, a big soccer team, has a new coach named Liam Rosenior.
He is 41 years old and has been coaching for about three years.
He was coaching a team in France called Strasbourg and did really well, helping them qualify for Europe.
Now, he will coach Chelsea, which is in fifth place in their league.
He has signed a long contract until 2032.
Rosenior is excited but also sad to leave Strasbourg.
He played soccer in the past for teams like Fulham and Hull City.
He worked with Wayne Rooney at Derby County and has never coached in the Premier League before.
Chelsea's owner is the same as Strasbourg's, and Rosenior is their fourth coach since they took over in 2022.
Liam Rosenior appointed as Chelsea's new head coach, signing a contract until 2032.
Rosenior leaves Racing Strasbourg, where he led the team to European qualification in his first season.
Chelsea is fifth in the Premier League and will face Fulham on Wednesday.
Rosenior has three years of coaching experience, previously managing Hull City and working with Wayne Rooney at Derby County.
Chelsea's ownership, BlueCo, also owns Strasbourg, making Rosenior their fourth permanent boss since the 2022 takeover.
- Who
- Liam Rosenior, Chelsea FC
- What
- Appointment of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea's new head coach
- When
- January 6, 2024
- Where
- Stamford Bridge, London
- Why
- To replace Enzo Maresca and continue Chelsea's winning tradition
- New Head Coach
- Liam Rosenior
- Contract Duration
- Until 2032
- Previous Club
- Racing Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Previous Experience
- Derby County, Hull City
- Chelsea's Current League Position
- 5th in Premier League
- Next Chelsea Match
- vs. Fulham (Wednesday)
- Ownership
- BlueCo (same consortium owns Strasbourg)
- Rosenior's Coaching Experience
- 3 years
Sources
Rooney Says Rosenior Has Earned Opportunity to Lead Chelsea
Liam Rosenior Says Has 'Agreed Verbally' To Become Chelsea Manager
Chelsea Announce Appointment of Liam Rosenior as New Head Coach
New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach
Premier League club Chelsea names Liam Rosenior as new head coach
Chelsea Appoint Liam Rosenior As New Head Coach On Six-Year Deal After Enzo Maresca's Early Departure
Who is Chelsea’s new head coach Liam Rosenior?
Who Is Liam Rosenior? All You Need To Know About Chelsea's New Head Coach Appointed Until 2032
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