A former admirer from his Strasbourg days looks set to take charge in Paris, and his attacking blueprint could bring the best out of the Super Eagles winger.
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Paris FC are closing in on appointing Liam Rosenior as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season, a move that would reunite the Englishman with Super Eagles winger Moses Simon.
According to reporting from RMC Sport and transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks between Rosenior and Paris FC are at an advanced stage, with the 41 year old expected to sign a two year deal.
Kombouare Departs After Keeping Paris FC Up
The coaching change follows Paris FC’s decision not to extend Antoine Kombouare’s contract, despite the Frenchman guiding the newly promoted club to an 11th-place finish and top flight safety after taking over in February 2026. Talks over fresh terms reportedly broke down on salary, prompting the club’s owners, backed by the Arnault family and Red Bull, to look for a younger coach capable of pushing Paris FC toward the top half of the table.
For Rosenior, the move would mark a quick return to the touchline following a short spell at Chelsea that ended in April 2026. Before that, he impressed in France during an 18 month spell at Strasbourg, leading the club to seventh place and European qualification.
A Manager Who Already Rates Moses Simon
Rosenior is no stranger to Moses Simon’s threat. During his time at Strasbourg, he spoke publicly about the Nigerian winger’s danger on the ball ahead of a Ligue 1 clash with Nantes, rating him among the division’s most difficult attackers to contain.
Simon joined Paris FC in the summer of 2025 for around €7 million after ending his long spell at Nantes, linking up again with Kombouare, whom he had previously worked under there. With Kombouare now departing, attention turns to how Simon might fit under a different coaching approach.
Why Rosenior’s Style Could Bring Out More In Simon
Rosenior’s teams have generally favoured controlling possession while attacking quickly down the flanks, a setup that plays to Simon’s strengths as one of Ligue 1’s most effective one on one dribblers. Wide players in his system tend to get isolated in space to run at defenders, which should suit a player of Simon’s pace and close control.
Simon has also built a reputation for driving to the byline and cutting crosses back into the box rather than only cutting inside to shoot, and Rosenior’s preference for numbers arriving late in the penalty area could translate into more assists for the Nigerian.
His work rate offers another point of alignment, since Rosenior expects wide players to press immediately after losing the ball, something Simon has consistently shown for both club and country. His versatility across left wing, right wing and wing-back would also give a new coach extra tactical flexibility. One area to watch is his decision making in tight spaces, where Rosenior tends to want patience over forced dribbles, but if that adjustment comes together, Simon could become a central figure as Paris FC push to establish themselves in the French top flight.
📌 Did You Know?
- Moses Simon spent close to a decade associated with FC Nantes before his move to Paris FC in 2025.
- Rosenior’s most recent job before this reported move was a brief spell in charge of Chelsea, ending in April 2026.
- Paris FC’s ownership includes the Arnault family, one of the wealthiest families in France, alongside Red Bull.
- Antoine Kombouare led Paris FC to top flight survival after taking over mid-season in February 2026.
- Rosenior’s 18 month spell at Strasbourg produced a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish and European qualification for the club.
- Moses Simon remains a key part of the Super Eagles’ attacking setup under head coach Eric Chelle.
