Liam Rosenier: Former Chelsea boss Rosenier is close to a Paris FC appointment

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenier is close to moving to Paris FC, having been offered a two-year deal with an option for next season.

The 41-year-old is expected to make a swift return to management after less than four months at Stamford Bridge. has been appointed As successor to Enzo Maresca in January and was fired in April.

Paris FC, owned by the Arnault family, with a minority stake held by energy drinks company Red Bull, decided to delay pre-season by a week as they finalize the appointment of a successor to Antoine Comboire, who led the club to an 11th-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season.

Rosenier previously enjoyed success in French football during an 18-month spell with Strasbourg – Chelsea’s sister club owned by Blueco – while also developing his French language skills.

He previously started his senior coaching career at Derby County and Hull City.

Chelsea, meanwhile, replaced former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen ex-Rosenier. Manager Xabi Alonsowho is set to start work on Wednesday, July 1.

Alonso Bluco is Stamford Bridge’s sixth permanent manager in four years under ownership.

They finished tenth in the Premier League last season Now-Manchester City manager Maresca Left the club on New Year’s Day.