Former Liverpool coach agrees to become Strasbourg manager
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Gary O'Neil Agrees to Become Strasbourg Manager
Gary O'Neil has verbally agreed to succeed Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg manager[4]. The 42-year-old former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth coach was selected from a shortlist of candidates to take over the Ligue 1 position[1].
O'Neil's appointment comes after Rosenior's departure to Chelsea. The 41-year-old Strasbourg boss confirmed his move to Stamford Bridge on a six-and-a-half-year contract running until 2032[2]. Rosenior, who had managed Strasbourg since July 2024, guided the club to seventh place in Ligue 1 and into European positions during his 18-month tenure[1][3].
O'Neil has been out of work since his dismissal by Wolverhampton Wanderers in mid-December 2024[1]. His appointment to Strasbourg marks his first managerial role outside of England[1]. His connection to Liverpool dates back to August 2020, when he joined the club's staff as assistant coach for the Under-23 side[1].
O'Neil is regarded as an ambitious appointment capable of maintaining Strasbourg's competitive level following Rosenior's successful tenure[4]. Both clubs are owned by the BlueCo consortium, which also controls Chelsea, allowing for streamlined transitions between the affiliated organizations[3].
Rosenior's backroom staff, including Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker, are following him to Chelsea[3], necessitating the managerial change at Strasbourg. O'Neil's appointment is seen as a strategic move to continue the club's upward trajectory in French football.