New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior once penned an open letter to Donald Trump, criticising the US President.
The 41-year-old has penned a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, taking the reins from Enzo Maresca following his departure at the start of January amid reported disagreements with the club's leadership.
Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg, having previously confirmed his imminent move during a press conference.
"I was given permission to speak to one of the biggest sporting clubs in the world," he said. "It looks like I am going to be the next manager of that football club."
Liam Rosenior has been confirmed as the new boss of Chelsea
| GETTYCalum McFarlane had overseen first-team duties on an interim basis, including the weekend draw against Manchester City.
The new manager is anticipated to take his place in the dugout when Chelsea travel to The Valley for their FA Cup third round encounter with Charlton Athletic on Saturday evening.
However, Rosenior is not expected to be on the touchline for the midweek fixture against Fulham at Craven Cottage, instead observing proceedings from the stands.
His appointment marks a swift transition from French football to one of the Premier League's most demanding roles.
Chelsea have confirmed that Liam Rosenior will be their next manager, with the 41-year-old set to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge | GETTYThe former defender, who hung up his boots in 2018, now faces the considerable task of steadying a club that has experienced significant managerial turbulence in recent seasons.
Rosenior's appointment comes with a notable political backdrop, given his outspoken criticism of Trump more than five years ago.
Following the killing of George Floyd, the former Hull City defender authored a scathing open letter published by The Guardian during a period of heightened racial tensions across the United States.
In the piece, Rosenior deployed biting sarcasm to condemn the then-president's handling of the crisis.
He wrote: "I realise this is an extremely busy time for you between games of golf and tweeting but I hope you may be boosted by a rare and welcome thank you letter from a black man at such an inconvenient moment in the history of the United States of America.
"While all of those 'animals' are rioting and looting in the streets over something as petty and unimportant as justice and equal human rights for black people and who, for some ridiculous reason, seem to be upset at police 'doing their jobs' by applying a little too much physical pressure in apprehending yet another black citizen who subsequently died in their custody – I realised no one has thanked you for the wonderful work you are doing. Keep it up!
Donald Trump came under fire from Liam Rosenior after the death of George Floyd
| GETTY"I’m sure a man of your vast intellect may think my sentiment is tinged with a hint of sarcasm but I can assure you my gratitude is genuine, for you have unwittingly become the most influential US president in the history of that great country for all the wrong reasons.
"Thank you for being so open and forthright in your evil attitude and lack of care towards the black population you preside over."
He further criticised Trump for lacking "any empathy towards anyone who doesn't look like you or share your outdated, disgraceful, disturbing views on society."
The letter employed a sardonic tone throughout, with Rosenior mockingly thanking Trump for demonstrating that "anyone can become president" whilst simultaneously "showing us the way forward by (unintentionally) inspiring us to instigate lasting change."
He argued that meaningful progress required more than "a peaceful protest backed up by empty clicks of support on social media," declaring: "This is just the beginning. I promise you."
Rosenior suggested that Trump's "open hatred" would ultimately galvanise black communities to unite and confront systemic injustice, asserting that demonstrations alone were insufficient to achieve genuine reform.