Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Chelsea Football Club have appointed Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of their men's team, just days after parting ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day.

The 41-year-old Englishman has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032, underlining the club's desire for stability following another managerial change in a turbulent Premier League season.

Rosenior arrives from French side RC Strasbourg, another club within the BlueCo ownership structure, where he made a strong impression in his first season in charge.

He led Strasbourg to European qualification for the first time in 19 years, earning praise for his progressive style and man-management. Before his move to France, Rosenior ...