Liam Rosenior says he has ‘verbally agreed’ to become the new Chelsea manager
Speaking at a Strasbourg news conference, Rosenior said , ‘It looks like I’m going to be the next manager of that football club.’
On Strasbourg, he says, ‘I will love this club for the rest of my life but I cannot turn down Chelsea’.
The 41-year-old will replace Enzo Maresca who left Chelsea on New Year’s Day
Continuing, Rosenior said,: “I haven’t signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea. It’s really important, this is different to anything anyone has ever done – nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract.
“Everything is agreed and it will probably go through in the next few hours. I’m here because I care about this club and I felt it was right to answer your questions physically here today before I move on.”
On his time as Strasbourg boss Rosenior said ,”The last 18 months have been a joy and the best of my professional career.
“I have met some incredible people and created some incredible memories and made history.
“None of that happens without the investment of our ownership and hard work of our president.
“I have had interest from many clubs, including Champions League clubs, which I have always been open with to [our president] Marc [Keller] and our ownership.
“I will love this club for the rest of my life but I cannot turn down Chelsea.”
