Liam Rosenior has outlined his vision to build a team for Chelsea fans to be proud of, in a strong message to supporters following his appointment at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior has signed a six-year contract at Chelsea and says he has “a real hunger to win at the very highest level” following his move from Strasbourg.
His first match in charge will be Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Charlton, but Standard Sport understands the 41-year-old is to be sat alongside Chelsea directors in the stands when the Blues face Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Rosenior held a press conference in Strasbourg on Tuesday morning in which he said a formal farewell to the French club, and he has since been announced as the Chelsea head coach.
In his first interview with the club, he set out what he aims to achieve in his time at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.
“My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves.
“I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.
“I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.
“There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club.
“I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play. They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club.
“I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started.”
