Rosenior to Chelsea confirmed
Liam Rosenior has confirmed he'll become the new manager of Chelsea!
"I’m about to become the new manager of Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world."
Rosenior also added:
"It's an unbelievable opportunity at an incredible club, the world champions, and one I just couldn't turn down. And I can go home, and see my kids. I have made a sacrifice being away from them.
"It's been the best 18 months of my professional career here at Strasbourg. I have met some incredible people and none of that happens without the hard work of everyone connected with this football club. It's not just Chelsea, i have had interest from other Champion League clubs. But this opportunity, I can't turn down."
Rosenior also spoke about transfers and strenghtening the team: "Yesterday, we sat for several hours. Most of the conversations were to see how we could strengthen this team from Chelsea. Nothing would make me happier than to help this club (from Chelsea).
"I am getting on a plane after this and have discussions. Hopefully, then all the paperwork will be signed, and then I can meet my new squad which I am really, really looking forward to doing."
Rosenior has been portrayed as the leading candidate throughout, with reporting indicating Chelsea’s hierarchy had viewed him as a long-term managerial option well before the situation with Enzo Maresca deteriorated.
The agency angle – coaches have agents too, and Rosenior is with Wasserman
One underreported element in coaching moves is that managers are represented just like players. Contracts, compensation, image rights, commercial work, staffing clauses, exit provisions – it all goes through representation.
In Rosenior’s case, he is represented by Wasserman, one of the biggest talent and sports marketing agencies in world sport, led by Richard Motzkin, who is Managing Executive Global Football. In football, Wasserman’s roster spans players and coaches, and it is known for handling complex negotiations across multiple leagues.
In practical Chelsea terms, having a major agency involved can make talks cleaner and faster – not because the agency decides the hire, but because it professionalises the process: clear contract frameworks, defined expectations, and fewer grey zones when a deal gets close.
What Rosenior has (and why Chelsea like him)
Rosenior has built a strong reputation as one of England’s most interesting modern coaches, combining detailed positional coaching with a player-development approach that has travelled well into Ligue 1. His rise has been rapid – from being in the Championship with Hull City not long ago, to being considered a credible Chelsea appointment now.
He has also publicly acknowledged his ambition to coach in the Premier League, without fully committing either way while the process plays out.
The irony – Maresca was also with Wasserman before switching to Jorge Mendes
The Rosenior story also connects directly to the Maresca storyline Chelsea fans were discussing earlier in the season.
Maresca was previously represented by Wasserman, before switching to Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute – a move that was seen as a significant “market positioning” change for a coach at an elite club.
Now, the optics are hard to miss: Chelsea may be moving from a coach who left Wasserman for Gestifute, to a coach who is currently represented by Wasserman.
That does not mean representation caused the split – but it does underline how coaching careers are managed like executive careers now. Agency choices signal intent, ambition, and sometimes readiness for the next chapter.
