Rosenior lands Paris FC job less than three months after Chelsea's 114-year low ended his reign

Liam Rosenior is back in management, confirmed as the new head coach of Paris FC less than three months after Chelsea dismissed him in January. The 41-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 club, succeeding Antoine Kombouare.

Rosenior had taken charge at Stamford Bridge following Enzo Maresca’s departure but lasted fewer than four months, leaving with Chelsea mired in their worst winless and goalless league run for 114 years. His exit came swiftly, yet so too has his return to the dugout.

The appointment takes Rosenior back to familiar territory. He previously managed Strasbourg, where he consistently exceeded expectations before attracting Chelsea’s attention. Paris FC, who finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season, are a club still finding their footing in the French top flight — last season was their first in the first division in 46 years, following their breakaway from Paris Saint-Germain in 1972.

Club sporting director Marco Neppe outlined why Rosenior was their chosen candidate. “Liam Rosenior brings together all the qualities we were looking for,” Neppe said. “He is a modern, demanding coach and recognised for his ability to help both the players and the team progress. Beyond his tactical skills, we were particularly attracted by his management qualities and his ability to unite a group around a clear vision.”

Paris FC are owned predominantly by the family of French billionaire Bernard Arnault, with energy drinks company Red Bull holding a minority stake.

Rosenior’s appointment is the latest example of a former Chelsea manager quickly resurfacing at a prominent club. Thomas Tuchel left Stamford Bridge before taking charge of Bayern Munich and is now managing England’s World Cup campaign. Graham Potter has been working with Sweden at the same tournament, as has Mauricio Pochettino, who guided hosts USA before their exit to Belgium in the last 16.

Enzo Maresca, who was moved on by Chelsea in January, has since been named as Pep Guardiola’s successor at Manchester City, where he previously served as an assistant.