Liam Rosenior Appointed As Chelsea Head Coach

Chelsea Football Club have announced the appointment of English coach Liam Rosenior as their new head coach following the departure of Enzo Maresca.

The former Strasbourg boss has signed a long-term contract with the Blues, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2032.

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team.

Welcome to Chelsea, Liam! 🔵

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 6, 2026

“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,” Liam said.

“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.

“I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.

“There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club.

“I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play. They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club.

“I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started.”

Rosenior joins the Blues after a successful stint abroad with RC Strasbourg, guiding the French club to European qualification for the first time in 19 years during his debut season. He also brings experience from earlier coaching roles in England with Hull City and Derby County.