Rodgers commits his future to Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new long term contract at the club. Rodgers who had one year left on his contract with an option for a further year has signed a new contract committing his future to the club. The length of the contract has not yet been disclosed however it is reported that Rodgers has signed a 4 year deal.

Rodgers said after signing his new contract "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.

"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.

"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".

Liverpool owner John Henry and Chairman Tom Werner gave the following statement "Brendan is at the heart of what we, as an ownership group, are trying to achieve on the pitch. This season has reaffirmed everyone's belief that we can bring football success to Liverpool and we are all committed to working together to achieve that.

"Players and supporters have made it clear how important Brendan is to our success and so to have him commit to us for the long term is a great boost for everyone going forward."