Overview
- Chelsea confirmed Liam Rosenior as head coach on a contract running to 2032, succeeding Enzo Maresca after his Jan. 1 dismissal.
- The appointment comes from partner club Racing Strasbourg within the BlueCo network that owns stakes in both teams.
- Hours before Chelsea’s announcement, Rosenior told a Strasbourg press conference there was only a verbal agreement and no signature yet.
- Strasbourg fan groups protested the move, calling it a humiliation and raising concerns about multi-club ownership and sporting integrity.
- Reports in France and transfer outlets indicate former Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is expected to be appointed as Strasbourg’s replacement.