Liam Rosenior says arriving at Chelsea is only the beginning, insisting success will be judged solely by results as he starts life as the club’s new head coach.
The former RC Strasbourg boss was officially unveiled on Thursday, replacing Enzo Maresca following weeks of uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca’s relationship with the Chelsea board had shown visible strain in recent months, with sources suggesting the Italian was already exploring a possible exit before the separation was confirmed on New Year’s Day.
Rosenior now steps into one of football’s most demanding jobs, but the 40-year-old made it clear that pride alone will not be enough.
“Getting to this club is one thing,” Rosenior said.
“But I need to win at this amazing football club with these players, with the staff. That is my focus.”
Chelsea and Strasbourg are both owned by the BlueCo group, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, a connection that helped fast-track Rosenior’s move to London after impressing in France.
Despite the familiarity, Rosenior spoke of the scale of the challenge ahead, describing the appointment as one of the proudest moments of his life.
“When I first heard Chelsea were interested, it was an incredibly proud day for me and my family,” he said.
“But the only way I keep them happy is to win.
Rosenior also acknowledged Chelsea’s history and expectations, stressing his determination to uphold the club’s traditions.
I know what this club means to London and to football around the world.
The trophies, the managers, the players ; there is a culture of winning here, and that’s something I want to protect.
Chelsea will hope Rosenior can quickly steady the ship and restore momentum, as attention now turns from boardroom drama back to performances on the pitch.
