Rodgers signs New Liverpool Deal
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has been
rewarded for a successful season on
Merseyside by signing a new long-term
contract with the Reds.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group made
the announcement on the club’s official
website, confirming that Rodgers has signed
what is believes to be a four-year deal which
will keep him at Anfield until 2018.
“Fenway Sports Group today announced that
Brendan Rodgers has signed a new long-term
contract with Liverpool Football Club,
rewarding the great progress that has been
made over the last two seasons,” read the
statement.
“Today's announcement brings further
stability to the club, securing the services of
one of the brightest managerial talents in the
game as Liverpool continues to develop its on-
pitch performance.”
Rodgers, who lead Liverpool to second place
in the Premier League last season and secured
the club a Champions League spot for the first
time in since 2010, was delighted with the
extension to his current contract.
"I am both humbled and privileged to be
offered the chance to extend my stay at this
great club,” the Reds boss told Liverpool’s
official website.
“I am very happy to build on the foundations
we have built over the last two years and now
we move onto the next phase which I believe
will be as exciting, challenging and
rewarding.”
Rodgers heaped praise on various members of
the club, including the players, background
staff, management and fans for their faithful
support throughout his tenure at Anfield thus
far.
"I would like to place on record my thanks to
the players and staff, who have been
absolutely brilliant for me since the day I
started at this great football club,” he said.
“I am grateful to our owners and senior
management team who have supported me
and who share my vision of how we can
progress on the field.
"Finally, I must thank the supporters who are
at the heart of everything we do here.
“I am honoured every day to lead this team
and I thank the fans for their continued
support as together we strive to bring success
back to Liverpool Football Club."
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