Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new coach to replace Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea announced his appointment with a statement on their website on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old will become Chelsea’s fourth permanent boss since BlueCo took control in 2022.
Rosenior leaves French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg to team up with the Club World Cup champions.
The British coach signed a contract until June 2032 on Tuesday.
The academy coach has confirmed that he will be in the dugout for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with their west London rivals Fulham on Wednesday.
“I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies,” Rosenior said in a statement.
“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.
“I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.”
Shortly before his move to Chelsea was announced, Rosenior gave a farewell news conference in France on Tuesday morning in which he said he was yet to sign a contract with the Premier League club.
“It looks like I’m going to be the next manager of [Chelsea],” he said
“I haven’t signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea. It’s really important, this is different to anything anyone has ever done — nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract.
“Everything is agreed and it will probably go through in the next few hours. I’m here because I care about this club and I felt it was right to answer your questions physically here today before I move on.”
