Liam Rosenior is back in management after taking up the role at Paris FC.
Rosenior was available after being sacked by Chelsea in April, just over three months after signing a six-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
The 41-year-old Londoner has experience of working in France with Strasbourg, who are part of the same BlueCo family of clubs as Chelsea.
He took over at the State de la Meinau in July 2024 and made a strong impression by guiding the Alsace club to seventh place in Ligue 1 and a place in the Conference League.
Rosenior joins Paris FC after their first season back in the top flight following a 46-year absence. They are owned by the Arnault Family with Red Bull also holding a minority stake.
Antoine Arnault told the club’s official website: “My family and I are very happy to welcome Liam to our club and to see him return to the French championship. I have always been impressed by his philosophy of play and by what he built with his teams, often composed of young players.
“In close collaboration with our sporting director Marco Neppe he will be able to shape our men’s team which resumes training in a few days. Many players have expressed their enthusiasm and we share it because it perfectly illustrates the project we want to put in place to sustainably keep Paris FC in Ligue 1 and to progress every year.”
Rosenior can bring a squad together around a clear vision – Paris FC chief Neppe
Neppe added: “Liam Rosenior brings together all the qualities we were looking for. He is a modern, demanding coach recognised for his ability to improve both players and the team. Beyond his tactical skills, we were particularly impressed by his management qualities and his ability to bring together a squad around a clear vision. I am convinced that he has all the qualities to succeed at Paris FC and I wish him every success in this new chapter of his career.“
Rosenior, who has penned a two-year deal with the option for a third, succeeds Antoine Kombouare, who led Paris to an 11th-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season.
