Chelsea are poised to end their managerial search as early as Monday, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior arriving in London to finalize terms. The 41-year-old is now the leading candidate to succeed Enzo Maresca, who recently departed Stamford Bridge following a turbulent spell.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is moving rapidly with a formal interview scheduled within the next 24 hours. While the meeting is a necessary procedural step, internal expectations are high that Rosenior will be unveiled at the start of the week.
The primary delay involves logistics at Rosenior’s current club, Strasbourg, which operates under the same BlueCo ownership umbrella. The French side is actively “looking for the best replacement,” a key move that must be settled before Rosenior officially puts pen to paper.
Investment vehicle BlueCo has already started the process of identifying candidates to fill the impending vacancy at their sister club. Once the succession plan in Ligue 1 is secure, the path will be entirely clear for Rosenior to take charge in West London.
Interim boss Calum McFarlane, fresh off a gritty draw against Manchester City, confirmed that “there’s a chance” the new boss will be in place by Monday. This swift appointment aims to provide much-needed stability as the Blues look to climb the Premier League table.