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Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new head coach
Sunderland Echo
|January 07, 2026
Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a deal until 2032.
The 41-year-old revealed earlier on Tuesday morning during a farewell press conference at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg that he had 'agreed verbally' to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
The deal was rubber-stamped soon after as he returns to English football following previous spells in charge at Derby and Hull.
Rosenior 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.
This story is from the January 07, 2026 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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