Former Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior is the new Paris FC manager, returning to the dugout in France after his Stamford Bridge sacking in April. The 41-year-old Englishman lasted less than four months at Chelsea but has signed a two-year contract with Paris FC, understood to include an option for a further season. He replaces Antoine Kombouare and takes over a club with serious ambition.
Rosenior at Paris FC: a two-year deal and a bold project
Paris FC have confirmed Liam Rosenior on a two-year contract, with an option for a third season. The English coach already knows Ligue 1 well — before his short-lived Chelsea spell he was at Strasbourg, where he earned praise for attacking football and modern man-management.
His appointment comes after Paris finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season. The club wants to step out of PSG’s shadow and push up the table. Rosenior is seen as the man to lead that charge, ideally suited to developing a young squad and building a clear possession-based identity — a big rebound for an English manager still just 41.
Arnault family and Red Bull: the power behind the new Paris FC
Paris FC is owned by the Arnault family, with Red Bull as a minority shareholder — a combination that gives the club rare financial muscle and sporting expertise for a Ligue 1 side outside PSG. The stated aim is to build a lasting project capable of chasing European football.
Red Bull is renowned for its academies and intense playing style at clubs like RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg. Rosenior, a fan of high pressing, fits that philosophy perfectly. For English fans watching one of their own abroad, Paris FC now looks like one of the most intriguing projects in French football.
FAQ
Who is the new Paris FC manager?
Liam Rosenior, a 41-year-old English coach, is the new Paris FC manager. He has signed a two-year contract with an option for a further season.
Why did Rosenior leave Chelsea?
Rosenior was sacked by Chelsea in April, less than four months after joining Stamford Bridge. He has now returned to management in Ligue 1 with Paris FC.
Who does Rosenior replace at Paris FC?
Liam Rosenior replaces Antoine Kombouare, after Paris FC finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season.
Who owns Paris FC?
Paris FC is owned by the Arnault family, with Red Bull as a minority shareholder, giving the club major ambition and resources.
What style of football does Rosenior play?
Rosenior favours attacking, possession-based football with high pressing, a philosophy he showed clearly during his time at Strasbourg.
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