Leicester City seals Rodgers appointment

Leicester City has confirmed the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as its new manager on a deal that lasts till June 2022.

Published : Feb 27, 2019 00:30 IST

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed Leicester City manager.
Brendan Rodgers has been appointed Leicester City manager.
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Brendan Rodgers has been appointed Leicester City manager.

Leicester City has confirmed the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as its new manager on a deal that lasts till June 2022.

The Foxes sacked Claude Puel on Sunday following a 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, with Rodgers and Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez touted as potential replacements.

 

Celtic announced on Tuesday that it had "very reluctantly" given Rodgers permission to travel to Leicester for talks and he has now sealed a return to the Premier League.

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The 46-year-old previously managed Swansea City and Liverpool in the competition, almost winning the title with the Reds in 2013-14.

Rodgers then claimed seven major trophies during his time at Celtic, leaving the Glasgow club on the brink of a third consecutive domestic treble.

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