Liam Rosenior is the new Chelsea manager, appointed as head coach on a long‑term deal running until 2032, replacing Enzo Maresca in January 2026.

Who the new Chelsea manager is

  • Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach of the men’s team.
  • He replaces Enzo Maresca, who left the club on New Year’s Day 2026 after his position became untenable.

Contract and role

  • Rosenior has signed a contract that runs until 2032, described as a six‑and‑a‑half or long‑term deal depending on the outlet.
  • His official title is head coach rather than full “manager”, meaning he works within Chelsea’s existing sporting structure rather than having total control over transfers.

Background and previous clubs

  • Rosenior is 41 years old and arrived from Strasbourg in Ligue 1, where he had been head coach for about 18 months under the same BlueCo ownership group as Chelsea.
  • Before Strasbourg, he coached at Derby County and Hull City, earning a reputation for building organised teams with a clear playing style.

First games and immediate plans

  • His first match in charge is set to be an FA Cup third‑round tie against Charlton Athletic, while he initially watched a Premier League game against Fulham from the stands as the under‑21 coach led the team.
  • Rosenior has spoken about feeling humbled and “honoured” to be appointed, stressing Chelsea’s history of winning trophies and his aim to uphold that identity.

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