Ex-Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior appointed Paris FC manager on two-year deal

Former Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been appointed as the new manager of French Ligue 2 side Paris FC on a two‑year contract. He will begin training with the club on Thursday, July 10, 2026. Rosenior, 41, left Strasbourg in January to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea but was sacked in April after less than four months in charge. Before his Chelsea stint he managed Derby County and Hull City in England. He takes over from Antoine Kombouare, who guided Paris FC to an 11th‑place finish last season.

For Nigerian football fans and aspiring coaches, this move shows that experience in the English Championship can still open doors in European leagues, even after a short Premier League spell. It also highlights the fluid nature of coaching careers, where a setback at a big club does not close overseas opportunities.

What should you take from this? If you are coaching or following Nigerian talent abroad, consider how short‑term setbacks can be overcome by leveraging previous experience and staying ready for new calls. Follow Paris FC’s early results to see how Rosenior adapts to the French second tier.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/07/ex-chelsea-coach-liam-rosenior-lands-new-managerial-job/