mobanmarketLondon: Brendan Rodgers has committed his long-term future to Leicester City, ending speculation linking him with the vacant Arsenal manager’s job.
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The Northern Irishman moved to Leicester from Celtic in February after winning seven trophies in just under three years in charge in Scotland.
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The 46-year-old has taken Leicester to second in the Premier League behind Liverpool, with 11 wins from 15 matches this season.
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Leicester, the 2015-16 Premier League champions, have won their past seven league games to equal their top-flight record for consecutive victories.
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Rodgers’ success at the King Power Stadium saw him linked heavily with the Arsenal manager’s job after the sacking last week of Unai Emery.
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“When I made the decision to come to Leicester City, it was because I was excited about the direction the club was taking and how I could apply my experience to the journey,” said Rodgers, who went close to winning the Premier League with Liverpool in 2014.
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“I came here with a purpose to add something to that and to help the club build for the future.”
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Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Brendan’s qualities as a coach are well-known and evident in the way he has sought to unlock the potential in every member of our exciting young squad.
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“But just as important to us is the suitability of Brendan’s wider philosophy to the club’s established culture and values.”
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