Chelsea have announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as team manager to replace Enzo Maresca who resigned on January 1, 2026 following tensions with the club's owner.
Rosenior, an English coach, has signed a contract with the club that will run until 2032.
He arrived at Stamford Bridge after coaching abroad with RC Strasbourg (Ligue 1), where he led the French club to qualify for the European tournament for the first time in 19 years in his first season. Previously he served as coach of Hull City and Derby County.
"I am very humble and honored to be appointed as Chelsea's head coach. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies."
"My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue to win trophies."
"Being entrusted with this role means a lot to me. I want to thank all parties involved for the opportunity and trust in carrying out this work."
"I will give everything to bring the success that this club deserves. I strongly believe in teamwork, unity, togetherness, and mutual help."
"These values will be the core of everything we do. These values will be the foundation of our success."
"I am very excited to work with this very talented group of players and staff, to build strong relationships on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and motivated by the same goal."
"There is a strong desire to win. I will give everything, every day, to help this team compete and win at the highest level so that everyone feels connected and proud to be part of Chelsea."
"I want our supporters to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every game we play."
"They are the soul of this great, historic, great football club. I can't wait to meet you all. I can't wait to start," Liam Rosenior said on the club's website regarding his move on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Liam has shown that he can build The Blues in a clear playing style while setting the highest standards for players on and off the pitch. Although the focus will remain on player development, the club's hopes and ambitions remain high.
The 41-year-old has the ability to quickly maximise the potential of the squad and joins with the responsibility and support to ensure Chelsea continue to compete at the highest level in all competitions this season, as well as in the seasons to come.
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