Football EPL EPL 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. Ben Spratt 27 February, 2019 00:30 IST Brendan Rodgers has been appointed Leicester City manager. - Getty Images Ben Spratt 27 February, 2019 00:30 IST 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. #WelcomeBrendan — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 26, 2019 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.RELATED| As long as he doesn't want his house back! - Klopp wishes landlord Rodgers wellThe 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. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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