National World Top Stories Update Monday 5 January, 2026
Liam Rosenior has announced he is the new Chelsea manager.
Liam Rosenior has verbally agreed to join Chelsea.placeholder image
Liam Rosenior has verbally agreed to join Chelsea. | Getty Images
While that paperwork has not been completed, Rosenior has publicly said that the job is his.
He said: “I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions.
“I haven't signed yet. I have agreed verbally with Chelsea - I will love this club [Strasbourg] for the rest of my life but I cannot turn down Chelsea.”
He added that members of his Strasbourg coaching staff will also make the move, including first-team coach Kalifa Cisse, assistant head coach Justin Walker, and head of analysis Ben Warner.
Presuming his appointment is officially confirmed in time, Rosenior will take charge of the Blues for their trip to Fulham tomorrow (Wednesday, January 7). He arrives at Stamford Bridge with almost a full-strength squad, with only Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia sidelined with long-term injuries.
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