Exclusive: Calum McFarlane decides on whether he wants permanent Chelsea manager's job

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(Credit: Imago, @FabrizioRomano on X) Wed 29 April 2026 14:57, UK Calum McFarlane has no plans to make himself available to become first-team manager of Chelsea on a full-time basis, sources have told Football Insider.The 40-year-old has been placed in temporary charge of the Blues until the end of the campaign, and it is understood that he has already made it clear that he intends to return to the U21s side at the end of his stint. Chelsea are also content with the job that McFarlane is doing at the helm, after he guided them into the FA Cup final in his first game in charge last weekend.

Chelsea are weighing up their options when it comes to appointing their next permanent manager, as they are keen to get a replacement in for Liam Rosenior in the coming weeks. 👔 Chelsea Manager News👔 Get the inside track on the Stamford Bridge dugout with updates on shortlisted candidates and BlueCo technical strategy. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Andoni Iraola to ‘find it hard’ to turn down Chelsea offerChelsea’s search for a new manager is set to see them consider a wide range of potential candidates to take on the responsibility for next term.

Calum McFarlane trusted with big FA Cup responsibilityMcFarlane is now into his second managerial stint of the season at Stamford Bridge, having also briefly held the interim role after Chelsea reluctantly sacked Enzo Maresca back in January. He is held in high regard at Stamford Bridge, where the board feel that he has strong credentials as a coach, but that is not set to lead him towards the permanent manager’s job on this occasion. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.