Gary O’Neil Named Strasbourg Manager After Rosenior Joins Chelsea

Gary O’Neil has been appointed as the new manager of French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg following Liam Rosenior’s departure to Chelsea. The 42-year-old, who previously managed Premier League sides Bournemouth and Wolves, expressed pride in joining a club with a “high-quality squad and clear, ambitious goals” and praised Strasbourg’s passionate fans and rich history.

Strasbourg, currently seventh in Ligue 1, acted quickly to secure O’Neil, who will make his debut in Saturday’s French Cup tie at Avranches. Club president Marc Keller described O’Neil as a “demanding and respected coach” whose modern approach aligns with Strasbourg’s sporting vision. The French side is part of BlueCo, the multi-club group that also owns Chelsea.

O’Neil began his managerial career with Bournemouth, leading them to Premier League safety, before a stint with Wolves where he guided the club to a 14th-place finish and the FA Cup quarter-finals in 2023-24. However, his second season at Molineux ended in December 2024 with the team in the relegation zone, resulting in his dismissal prior to taking up his new role at Strasbourg.

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