The Digest:
Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior announced Tuesday that he has “verbally agreed” to take charge of Premier League giants Chelsea, calling it “an opportunity I cannot turn down.” The 41-year-old Englishman, currently with the French Ligue 1 side, confirmed the move at a press conference ahead of an expected official announcement.
Key Points:
- Liam Rosenior says he has verbally agreed to become Chelsea’s new manager
- He will succeed Enzo Maresca, who was sacked by the club last Thursday
- Rosenior currently manages Strasbourg, which shares ownership with Chelsea
- The appointment will make him Chelsea’s fourth permanent boss since 2022
- Rosenior has no prior Premier League managerial experience
- He previously managed Hull City and served as an assistant at Derby County
- Chelsea has yet to officially confirm the appointment
Sources: AFP, Punch Newspapers
