Liam Rosenior’s tenure at Chelsea lasted just 106 days, ending after a 10th‑place finish and no trophies. The club missed European qualification for the second time in four years. Following his departure, the under‑21 coach Calum McFarlane took interim charge.
Xabi Alonso has been named Rosenior’s successor at the club, bringing fresh leadership after a difficult period.
Rosenior is negotiating a move to Paris FC in Ligue 1, where the club is considering replacing manager Antoine Kombouare.
Kombouare, who joined in February, helped the team avoid relegation but has reportedly fallen out of favor with the ownership. Players were scheduled to return to training, but the club delayed the session, hinting at a possible managerial change.
Rosenior could sign a two‑year contract, with an optional third year, and Chelsea may be involved in the negotiations given the short time since his exit.
Prior to Chelsea, Rosenior managed Derby County and Hull City. He lost 10 of 23 matches at Chelsea but had success in France, guiding Strasbourg to the UEFA Conference League in his first season.
He was once considered for a role at Ipswich Town, but the club chose Gary O'Neil instead. Meanwhile, a former colleague, Enzo Maresca, has taken the managerial position at Manchester City.
