Liam Rosenior is poised to pull off a transfer that will leave fans talking – not about his playing days, but his managerial career. The 41-year-old former Chelsea boss is reportedly closing in on a two-year deal with Paris FC, with the option for a third season thrown into the mix.
The appointment is a real coup for the French club, who have delayed their pre-season preparations to get it over the line. This is no surprise, given Rosenior's impressive CV. After just shy of four months at Chelsea – where he took over from Enzo Maresca in January and was relieved of his duties in April – he's on the move once more. Xabi Alonso has since taken the reins at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior's return to French football, a league he knows well after an 18-month stint with Strasbourg, will be welcomed by fans. His time in France also helped him hone his language skills – a bonus for any manager, and particularly useful in this case given Paris FC's international appeal. Before taking the Chelsea reins, Rosenior cut his teeth at Derby County and Hull City back home.
This move is the latest chapter in a managerial career that has seen six bosses come and go under BlueCo ownership in just four years at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season, a campaign that also saw Maresca's departure on New Year's Day.