The 41-year-old has arrived at Stamford Bridge after coaching in Ligue 1 with RC Strasbourg and has agreed a deal with the Blues through until 2032.

‘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,’ Rosenior said. ‘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.’

Rosenior put pen to paper at Cobham today and then began to settle into his new surroundings. However, he will not be in the dugout for tomorrow’s game with Calum McFarlane, our Under-21s coach, overseeing the match at Craven Cottage.

‘I spoke to Liam briefly last night and he’s really excited to take the role,’ McFarlane said during his pre-match press conference.

'I’ve been told I am leading the game against Fulham tomorrow, and we will try to do the best job, as we have done, and give him the three points to take and then build on.’