Brendan Rodgers addresses his Celtic future as Parkhead contract ticks down
The Hoops boss was quizzed on whether he will sign a new contract at Parkhead
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers speaks to the media after today’s AGM
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers speaks to the media after today’s AGM (Image: SNS Group)
Brendan Rodgers insists he hasn’t thought about his Celtic future as he reaches the midway point of his three-year deal.
The Northern Irishman is one of the most successful manager’s in the club’s illustrious history having delivered two Trebles and a total of nine trophies across his two spells so far. Rodgers made an awkward return to Parkhead as he succeeded Ange Postecoglou in the hotseat, four years after walking out on the club for Leicester City.
But the 51-year-old has won most of his critics over after leading Celts to a Double last season. The Scottish champions have also made a flying start to the current campaign both domestically and in the Champions League. And on the day Alistair Johnston committed his future to the club until 2029, Rodgers admits talks over his own contract which expires in 18 months will be put on the back burner until next year.
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He said: “What did I say on my first day here? Three years unless I get bumped early! Listen, I said I’d be here for three years. At the end of three years, I’ll have done nearly six years as Celtic manager which is a long time for a Celtic manager. I haven’t really thought about it.
“For near on a year, there was probably more people that wanted me out than in so I’m not going to be talking about new contracts now! I just need to continue to work well, do my very best for the club and I’m pretty sure at some point next season we can see how we’re going and take it from there.
“But at the minute, I love my life here, it’s amazing club to work in. Funny enough, going away and coming back has made it even better for me because I knew what I missed when I was away. I’m not in a big rush to be leaving again. It’s a great place to be, I love working with the players.
“They say in life, the biggest currency you have is time. As you get to 51 and older, you realise that. Time around people you love, your family, your workplace. And I would have to agree with that. Where I am at the minute, I’m at a brilliant place so we’ll just keep it that way.”
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