Brendan Rodgers Signs New Contract with Leicester City

DBasia.news –  Leicester City have managed to secure Brendan Rodgers’ service in the long run. It also ended his speculation to Arsenal.

The new contract signed by Brendan Rodgers is five and a half years long. He also certainly will remain a coach at King Power Stadium until 2025. This extension is also a testament to the commitment of the former Liverpool coach with the club nicknamed The Foxes.

Rodgers’ old contract at Leicester will actually expire in 2022. However, the latest agreement will likely contain salaries and the release of contracts that are different from before and become larger.

“This is something we’ve talked about in the last few weeks. I am pleased to be able to increase commitment in the next five years here, “Rodgers stated as quoted Football5star.com from the official Leicester website.

“I am honored as the club is happy with our performance so far. I have a great team here. I am also committed to the players, “he added.

The contract extension is likely to end speculation that links Rodgers with Arsenal. Yes, since dismissing Unai Emery, Rodgers is often touted as one of the strong candidates for the new permanent coach at the Emirates Stadium.

Rumors that link Arsenal with Rodgers can not be separated from the impressive lunge of the 46-year-old coach with The Foxes. In his hand, Jamie Vardy and colleagues has continued to become one of the competitors at the top of the English League this season.

In fact, Leicester is currently in second place standings with 35 points. Amazingly, they are able to beat defending champions, Manchester City (32 points) and Chelsea (29 points). Meanwhile, they are still 8 points adrift of Liverpool at the top.