Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has "agreed verbally" to take over at Chelsea.

The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year's Day.

"I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions," Rosenior said.

Strasbourg are part of the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital-owned BlueCo multi-club ownership group that also controls Chelsea.

"I haven't signed yet. Everything is agreed and it will probably go through in the next few hours," Rosenior added.

"I'm here because I care about this club [Strasbourg] and I felt it was right to answer your questions physically here today before I move on."

Rosenior said Strasbourg ...