The strange contract of Rosenior at Chelsea

The English coach has been chosen to replace Enzo Maresca on the bench at Stamford Bridge, but controversy surrounds his arrival.

Héctor Andreu | 6 Jan 2026 | 14.33
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Rosenior, new Chelsea coach / Tribuna.com
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Liam Rosenior is the big bet of Chelsea to try to break one of the most destructive trends of the last decade. The London club has announced the English coach as their new manager with a contract until 2032, a duration that is absolutely uncommon at Stamford Bridge.

The decision is remarkably striking in the Premier League, especially considering the context. Chelsea has had ten managers in the last ten years, turning into a true project and medium-term vision shredder.

However, the blue entity aims to convey a different message. With Liam Rosenior, the club ensures a commitment to continuity, identity, and progressive growth, even though recent history invites skepticism.

Liam Rosenior and the leap from Strasbourg

Liam Rosenior's appointment is not coincidental. The coach comes from RC Strasbourg, where he delivered an outstanding season. In his first year in France, he managed to qualify the club for European competition for the first time in 19 years.

According to MARCA, this performance was crucial for Chelsea to secure his signing. Both clubs belong to the BlueCo conglomerate, so internally it is seen as a natural promotion within the corporate structure.

Before his time at Strasbourg, Liam Rosenior had already made a positive impact in England, with experiences at Hull City and Derby County, establishing an image as a methodical coach close to the team.

Chelsea gives Rosenior a very long contract

An unusual contract in a club that churns through managers

Signing until 2032 is an exceptionally rare move even for established coaches. For Chelsea, this bet is even more surprising given its recent history of hasty decisions.

The club seeks stability in the Premier League, a league where pressure is constant, and projects often have little room for error. Rosenior takes on the challenge knowing that institutional patience doesn't always align with reality.

In his debut, the coach emphasized values such as unity, collective work, and daily ambition. A classic message, but essential in a locker room accustomed to constant changes.

The challenge of surviving in the Premier League

Now, Liam Rosenior must demonstrate that this contract is not just a statement of intent. Chelsea demands immediate results, but also a recognizable identity that reconnects the team with its fan base.

Chelsea has done something highly unusual, granting an extremely long contract to a new coach, a move that could either pay off well if Rosenior succeeds or backfire if he doesn't fit, requiring a hefty payout to terminate the contract.

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