Rodgers nets deal

(right) terms which will earn him £8m a year until 2025.

He was on £5m a year when he arrived from Celtic in February but has quickly transformed a team who now are second after seven straight league wins.

It prompted interest from the Gunners when they axed Unai Emery.

But Rodgers said: “In 30 years’ time, this is a team that could be remembered for the level of football and how competitive they are. That would be the ultimate for me.

“I’m committing my work and life here to give it everything.

“You want your legacy to be what the supporters see on the field, but also the feeling that they have watching the team.

“I’ve met supporters who have been watching the club for 60-odd years.

“They’re so inspiring talking about this as the best football they have seen of a Leicester side and they’ve not missed a game for years.

“That always drives you on and gives you extra motivation, that they’re enjoying what they’re seeing.

“It’s my responsibility to try to ensure they feel that happiness.

“I’ve got a real motivation.”

Rodgers’ backroom staff of assistant manager Chris Davies, first-team coach Kolo Toure and fitness coach Glen Driscoll are also getting new deals.

He now hopes his in-demand stars like midfielder James Maddison, 23, a Manchester United target, will follow suit.

The Leicester chief added: “This is a club with big ambition, that’s why I’ve committed for such a long period. The players will hopefully feel that ambition.”