Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal. Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032. Callum McFarlane, who presided over a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday, will oversee Wednesday’s Premier League game at Fulham, though Rosenior will watch on from the stands.
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Enzo Maresca has left his job as Chelsea’s head coach. Maresca’s relationship with the club’s board has broken down and the split has led to a parting of the ways. It had seemed Chelsea would give the Italian time to turn around his side’s form but events have moved quickly during the past 24 hours. There was deep dissatisfaction with the 45-year-old’s decisions during games but the bigger issue was his conduct away from the pitch.
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Todd Boehly says Chelsea’s owners could go their separate ways if they cannot agree on the future of Stamford Bridge. Chelsea bosses are considering whether to leave Stamford Bridge or to expand, with Earl’s Court seen as a possible new location. All options are being evaluated with the project said to be complicated by the limited space in London to build.
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An official statement from RC Strasbourg has confirmed a takeover from Chelsea’s owners Boehly-Clearlake this summer, kickstarting plans for a multi-club model. Todd Boehly and his investors have been looking for a suitable location and club to purchase the majority shares for as part of aiming for a sustainable future.
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Chelsea have appointed club legend Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the season. Lampard, who was at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to watch Chelsea’s goalless draw against Liverpool just 48 hours after Graham Potter was sacked, will be in charge for Saturday’s game at Wolves.
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