Former Ipswich Town loanee Liam Rosenior has been named as the new boss of Premier League giants Chelsea.
The 41-year-old revealed this morning, during a farewell press conference at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, that he had "agreed verbally" to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
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And the deal was duly announced afterwards, with him agreeing a contract to lead Chelsea until 2032.
Rosenior, who spent the 2010/11 season on loan at Portman Road from Reading, returns to English football following previous spells in charge at Derby and Hull.
Liam Rosenior played more than 30 games for Ipswich Town _(Image: Newsquest)_
He said: "I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club.
"This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.
"My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies.
"To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job.
"I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves."
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Rosenior, who played 31 games for Town, scoring once, will now take charge of a Chelsea squad which includes fellow ex-Blues Liam Delap and Trevoh Chalobah.
His first game in charge is set to be Chelsea's FA Cup clash with Charlton this weekend.