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Liam Rosenior appointed new manager of Paris FC

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Liam Rosenior appointed new manager of Paris FC
Summary

Liam Rosenior has been named the manager of Paris FC, effective July 7, 2026. This appointment marks his return to Ligue 1 seven months after leaving Chelsea, where he managed 23 games. He replaces Antoine Kombouaré, who helped the club avoid relegation this past season. Paris FC is backed by the Arnault family and Red Bull and seeks to build an ambitious project under Rosenior's leadership until 2028.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rosenior last managed Chelsea, leaving in April 2026.
  • •He signed a contract to manage Paris FC until 2028.
  • •Paris FC was previously coached by Antoine Kombouaré.
  • •The club aims for expansion and growth in Ligue 1 under Rosenior.
Latest Updates
  • 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Rosenior returns to management with Paris FC
  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Rosenior named new Paris FC head coach
  • 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Liam Rosenior back in French soccer as coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC
  • 8:58 AMBBC Football — Former Chelsea boss Rosenior named Paris FC manager
  • 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior joins Paris FC
What they're saying
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Liam Rosenior is back coaching in French soccer after Paris FC hired him on a two-year contract on Tuesday. Paris FC announced Rosenior's arrival in a statement on X and the 41-year-old Englishman spoke in a brief video message. “I'm so happy to be the coach of Paris FC, I can't wait to get started with the new players,” he said.

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Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has been named as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC. The French club announced the appointment of the 41-year-old on a two-year contract on Tuesday after confirming the departure of previous boss Antoine Kombouare.

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Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has returned to French football after being named the new Paris FC head coach.Rosenior, who was also in charge of Derby County and Strasbourg has signed a two-year...

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