Liam Rosenior Named Head Coach of Paris FC After Chelsea Tenure

Liam Rosenior has agreed to a two-year contract to lead Ligue 1 club Paris FC, the team announced on Tuesday after the departure of Antoine Kombouare.

The 41-year-old coach returns to French football following his dismissal from Chelsea in April, where he managed 11 wins in 23 matches over a 106-day period.

Before joining Chelsea, Rosenior left Strasbourg in January, a club affiliated with Chelsea. At Strasbourg, he guided the team to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 and secured European competition qualification for the first time in eight years.

Rosenior succeeds Kombouare, who was appointed in February and helped Paris FC avoid relegation. Despite this, the club opted for a change in leadership.

A Paris FC statement described Rosenior as "fully in line" with the club’s philosophy and sporting project.

Sporting director Marco Neppe commented on the appointment, saying, "Liam Rosenior brings together all the qualities we were looking for. 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."

Rosenior shared his excitement about joining Paris FC: "I’m so happy to be the new coach of Paris FC. I can’t wait to get started with the players. I want my team to enjoy playing football, to show and express themselves and play with intensity and enthusiasm. That’s what I’m about and hopefully I can bring that to this club."

His tenure at Chelsea began promisingly after Enzo Maresca’s sudden exit on New Year’s Day but deteriorated, culminating in five consecutive league losses without scoring, which led to his dismissal.

Paris FC returned to Ligue 1 last season for the first time since 1979. After a poor run of form, they parted ways with promotion-winning coach Stephane Gilli. Kombouare, who had previously managed Paris St Germain, secured an 11th-place finish before the club decided to pursue a new direction.

The club’s statement concluded by welcoming Rosenior and thanking Kombouare for his contributions during his tenure.