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Paris FC appoint Liam Rosenior as new coach until 2028

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris FC announced Liam Rosenior as their new coach, signing him until June 2028.
  • Rosenior replaces Antoine Kombouare, who led the team to an 11th-place finish last season.
  • This marks Rosenior's third club in under a year, having previously managed Chelsea and Strasbourg.

Paris FC has appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, securing his services until June 2028. The English manager will officially begin his duties on Thursday, July 9, coinciding with the team's return to training.

The English manager has signed a contract with the club until June 2028 and will take up his post on Thursday 9 July, when team training resumes.

โ€” Paris FC statementAnnouncing the terms of Liam Rosenior's contract.

Rosenior takes over from Antoine Kombouare, who joined the club in February. Under Kombouare's guidance, Paris FC avoided relegation, finishing 11th in the league with notable victories against Monaco and champions Paris Saint-Germain. The club statement indicated that the decision to part ways was mutual, aiming to usher in a new era for the team.

Following this season and after discussions between all parties involved, it was decided to bring this collaboration to an end in order to open a new chapter in the clubโ€™s history.

โ€” Paris FC statementExplaining the departure of former coach Antoine Kombouare.

This appointment represents Rosenior's third coaching role in less than a year. He was previously dismissed from Chelsea after a brief four-month tenure in April. Before that, he managed Strasbourg, where his attacking style of play helped lift the club into the top third of Ligue 1.

Aged 41, Liam Rosenior already has a wealth of experience at the highest level. He has quickly established himself as one of the most promising coaches of his generation.

โ€” Paris FCDescribing Liam Rosenior's qualifications.

Paris FC highlighted Rosenior's extensive experience at the highest level and his reputation as one of the most promising coaches of his generation. Antoine Arnault, representing the club's ownership, expressed delight in welcoming Rosenior, citing his impressive playing philosophy and success with teams often featuring young talent.

My family and I are delighted to welcome Liam to our club and to see him return to our league here in France. I have always been impressed by his philosophy of play and by what he has built with his teams, which often consist of young players.

โ€” Antoine ArnaultExpressing enthusiasm for Rosenior's arrival.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.