Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as new manager on a six-year contract

Chelsea confirmed the hiring of new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year contract after he left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday.

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Christopher Opéri crossed for Touré to head in the winner as Les Éléphants staged a dramatic comeback to finish top of Group F, just ahead of Cameroon, by virtue of scoring a goal more than the Indomitable Lions.

The attack-minded Rosenior becomes the second Black Chelsea coach after Ruud Gullit, and signed to 2032.

Rosenior has been praised for turning Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as Chelsea, into a force in Ligue 1 after a seventh-place finish last season that secured European football.

"Liam has shown that he can build teams with a clear way of playing while setting the highest standards with players on and off the pitch. While there will continue to be a focus on player development, the club’s expectations and ambitions remain high," Chelsea said.

Rosenior's previous jobs include a stint as assistant coach at Derby to Wayne Rooney, who praised his "incredible" work ethic and attention to detail.