PARIS (AP) – Liam Rosenior has returned to the leadership of French soccer after Paris FC hired him on a two-year contract on Tuesday.
Paris FC have announced the arrival of Rosenior. Statement regarding X the 41-year-old Briton said in a short video message.
“I’m very happy to be the manager of Paris FC. I can’t wait to start with the new players,” he said. “It’s a great project.”
Rosenior was a Ligue 1 manager. strasbourg He left midway through last season to become Chelsea’s manager before being handed over by Chelsea. 6 year contract However, in the midst of this, he was fired less than four months after joining the company. bad result in the premier league. There was also Chelsea Big loss to Paris Saint-Germain 8-2 in the last 16 of the Champions League.
he will take his place Antoine Combouare At Paris FC. The veteran manager, who was enjoying good results when he took over in late February, is reported to have clashed with the club over the terms of his new contract.
Paris FC plays at the Stade Jean Bouin, which is literally across the street from the Parc des Princes, home of Champions League winners PSG – reportedly 44 meters away. paris city hall. Last season was the first capital derby He has been a member of the French men’s soccer league since 1990.
Rosenior has also experienced Jean Bouin as Strasbourg’s manager.
“I was in this stadium a while ago,” he said. “There is a great atmosphere when I am head coach in Strasbourg and I can’t wait to experience it as head coach at home.”
Clash of big backers
PSG has received funding from Qatari investor QSI since its acquisition in June 2011. The Arnault family is the richest family in France. Luxury Empire LVMH, Acquired Paris FC 2 years ago.
Paris FC finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season after winning promotion from the second division, defeating French champions PSG twice at home. Once on the French Cup and the last day of the league.
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