Chelsea have already confirmed their appointment of Liam Rosenior as the new head coach to replace Enzo Maresca.
The 41-year-old left his role as Strasbourg manager to take charge at West London club, his first job in the Premier League, where he will be joined by assistants Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker.
The former Hull City, Brighton and Fulham star steps up to Chelsea from the Ligue 1 team, also owned by the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital-led BlueCo.
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It is a major leap for Rosenior, who is only going into his third job as a manager, having previously in charge of Hull City before his move to France.
Chelsea confirmed his arrival in a statement released on Tuesday with the former full-back ‘extremely humbled and honoured’ to land the role.
But the club underlined their lofty expectations will remain the same despite the new manager’s inexperience.
‘Liam has shown that he can build teams with a clear way of playing while setting the highest standards with players on and off the pitch. While there will continue to be a focus on player development, the Club’s expectations and ambitions remain high,’ the statement said.
‘Liam has the ability to get the best out of this squad quickly and joins us with the responsibility and the backing to ensure Chelsea continues to compete at the top level in all competitions this season and in seasons to come.’
Rosenior said: ‘My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves.
‘I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.
‘I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.
‘There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club.
‘I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play. They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club.
‘I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started.’
A statement from Chelsea read: ‘Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company.
‘During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
‘Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club’s recent history, and we thank him for his contributions to the Club.
‘With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.
‘We wish Enzo well for the future.’
