An official statement from the club said: “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team. The English player has signed a contract with the club until 2032.”
“Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, leading the French club to European qualification for the first time in 19 years in his first season, and following roles with Hull City and Derby County in England.”
In his first words as Chelsea manager, Rosenior also said: “I am extremely humbled and honored to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique ethos and a proud history of winning trophies. My job is to build a team that upholds its identity and reflects these values in every game we play, as we continue to win trophies.”
“It means a lot to me to be appointed to this role and I would like to thank everyone involved for giving me the opportunity and belief to take on this job. I will do everything I can to bring this club the success it deserves.”
“I believe deeply in teamwork, cohesion, unity and working for each other, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.”
“I’m excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, building strong connections on and off the pitch and creating an environment where everyone feels united and driven towards the same goals. I have a strong desire to win and will do my best every day to help this team compete and win at the highest level and make everyone proud to be part of Chelsea Football Club.”
“We want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every game we play. They are the soul of this huge, historic, giant football club. I can’t wait to see you all. I can’t wait to get started.”
His first game as manager is likely to be Chelsea’s FA Cup away game against Charlton Athletic this weekend.
