Happy Rodgers ‘not interested’ in leaving Foxes
BRENDAN RODGERS has reiterated his desire to remain as Leicester boss, insisting he is ‘not interested’ in the Arsenal job.
Since Unai Emery was sacked by the Gunners last week, Rodgers has persistently been linked with the Emirates Stadium despite affirming his commitment to the Foxes on several occasions.
Following Sunday’s win over Everton, the Northern Irishman confirmed he has a release clause in his contract at Leicester, which runs until 2022, prompting the speculation to intensify.
Asked again yesterday about reports linking him to Arsenal Rodgers gave the clearest indication yet that he would remain at the King Power Stadium.
‘I’m staying at Leicester. I’m not interested (in Arsenal), I have said that,’ Rodgers said ahead of tonight’s Premier League visit of basement boys Watford. ‘ What I will say is I have a contract here and thus far, and I know managers are losing their jobs, the club haven’t indicated to me that they are going to sack me, so I think they’re pretty happy with how we’re working.
‘And I am very happy, so I’ve no need to look elsewhere. And I think logic would tell you – and I know that sometimes in your world it’s not always logical this gossip and speculation – but why would I want to leave Leicester City at this moment in time?
‘I’m working with a young group of players with so much potential, that want to improve and want to develop. There’s a lot for us to grow and develop over these next few seasons. We’re moving to a new training facility.
‘I respect there will always be this speculation around jobs, but for me, I repeat, I’m happy here, very happy, and have great relations with all the people and I feel I want to continue with that. Take from that what you want.’