Jan 7 (Reuters) - Racing Strasbourg have ‌named former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O'Neil as new manager to replace Liam ‌Rosenior, who left to take over at Chelsea, the Ligue 1 club ‌said on Wednesday.

O'Neil has been out of work since his sacking at Wolves in December 2024 and the 42-year-old Englishman will be in charge for Saturday's French Cup match away at Avranches.

"I am proud to ‍join this incredible club and I can't wait ‍to get started," O'Neil said in ‌a statement.