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Chelsea Appoint Liam Rosenior as New Manager on Six-Year Deal

Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-year contract. The 41-year-old Englishman arrives from French club RC Strasbourg, where he achieved European qualification. Rosenior expressed his honour at the appointment and vowed to give everything to bring success back to the club. He takes charge of a Chelsea side sitting fifth in the Premier League and facing Fulham in his first match.

Key Points: Chelsea Name Liam Rosenior as New Head Coach

  • Six-year managerial contract
  • Replaces departed Enzo Maresca
  • Aims to revive struggling club
  • Has prior experience with Hull City and Strasbourg
  • Chelsea currently fifth in Premier League
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Chelsea appoints Liam Rosenior as new manager on a six-year contract

Chelsea FC appoint Liam Rosenior as manager on a six-year contract. The former Hull City and Strasbourg coach aims to revive the club's fortunes.

"I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. - Liam Rosenior"

London, Jan 6

Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a six-year deal. The former Hull City and Strasbourg coach will replace Enzo Maresca, who departed on New Year's Day.

Rosenior will be with the team at Craven Cottage when Chelsea face Fulham in a Premier League match on Wednesday. The new manager will take his first training session with the squad on Thursday.

Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, where he led the French club to European qualification for the first time in 19 years in his debut season. He has previously held managerial roles in England with Hull City and Derby County.

"I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club," Rosenior said in a statement on Chelsea's website.

"To be entrusted with this role means the world to me, and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves," he added.

The 41-year-old Englishman also spoke about his plans to revive a club that is currently struggling in the Premier League.

"My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me, and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves," Rosenior said.

Rosenior has also played in the Premier League and Championship, representing clubs like Fulham, Reading, and Hull City. He has worked as a coach at Derby County under Phillip Cocu and Wayne Rooney, and now faces his biggest challenge as head coach of Chelsea.

Chelsea are currently fifth in the 2025-26 Premier League standings with 31 points from 20 matches. Their performances have not been up to the mark this season, which led to Enzo Marasca's departure. Chelsea's most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City on January 4, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium. Their next fixture is an away match against Fulham on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting appointment. He seems like a thoughtful coach, not a big name. But Chelsea needs results NOW, not just long-term plans. The team is struggling at 5th. Hope he can connect with the players quickly. All the best to him!
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Arjun K
As an Indian Chelsea fan, I'm cautiously optimistic. We need someone who understands the club's attacking identity. His first test is against Fulham itself! Wednesday's match will be very telling. Come on, Chelsea! 🔵
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I have to question this. A six-year contract for a manager whose biggest job was in France? It feels like another gamble by the owners. The club needs experience at the top to navigate out of this mid-table battle. I hope I'm proven wrong.
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Vikram M
His statement sounds good, "protect the identity". But actions matter more than words. The players need to respond. At least he has Premier League playing experience. That should help him communicate with the squad. Best of luck, gaffer!
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Kavya N
Wishing him all the success! It's a tough job but someone has to do it. Hope he gives chances to our young talents. The draw against City was decent. Let's build from there. 🙏

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