Liam Rosenior was appointed manager of Paris FC on July 7, 2026, with a contract running until June 2028 and an option for an additional season [1, 2]. The 41-year-old took charge at the French Ligue 1 club following a short spell at Chelsea, where his contract was terminated in April 2026 after less than four months in charge despite being initially signed through 2032 [1, 3, 2].
Rosenior officially began his tenure at Paris FC on July 9, 2026 [1]. He replaces Antoine Kombouare, whose team finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season [1, 3, 2]. Paris FC's majority ownership is held by the Arnault family, with Red Bull as a minority shareholder [3].
Before Chelsea, Rosenior managed RC Strasbourg from 2024 to early 2026 [1, 3, 2]. He initially took over Chelsea following Enzo Maresca's departure in January 2026 but was replaced by Xabi Alonso after being sacked in April [3, 2]. Prior to Strasbourg, Rosenior held coaching roles at Brighton Under-23s, Derby County as assistant and interim manager, and Hull City as head coach [3].
Paris FC praised Rosenior for his tactical skills and management qualities. Sporting Director Marco Neppe said, "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" [1]. The club also highlighted Rosenior's "wealth of experience at the highest level," nurturing young talent, and commitment to "attractive and attacking football" [3].
Rosenior's appointment aims to build on Paris FC's mid-table finish and inject a fresh tactical approach for the upcoming season. He is expected to bring his clear vision and ability to develop youth to the club's project.
The Paris FC squad will start pre-season training under Rosenior in the coming weeks as they prepare for the 2026-27 Ligue 1 campaign.
