Brendan Rodgers breaks silence after holding crunch talks over Celtic future
Brendan Rodgers has made it clear he won't let speculation over his Celtic future become a distraction.
Celtic boss Rodgers has held crunch talks with the club's principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond. It comes amid rumours that the ex-Liverpool and Leicester City manager's next season at Parkhead could be his last.
Rodgers has just 12 months remaining on the three-year deal which makes him the highest-paid boss in Scottish football. Thus far there have been no indication from either party whether their relationship will be extended.
And Rodgers isn't dropping any hints, keeping his cards close to his chest when asked about his meeting with Desmond.
He said: "Yes, we spoke with all the guys. I had a meal and a chat around a number of things. So, yes, I had a nice meet.
"We touched base on it. But it is primarily just a chat around things. Like I said, it's still a long, long way out.
"But my focus is really just now getting the team ready and making us really competitive and exciting for this coming season.
"But a year's a long, long way out."
Celtic fans are itching for clarity, but Rodgers remains unfazed by the speculation. He added: "No, not at all. I think that I have to earn my place here at Celtic."
"And that's what I felt when I came back. And it's no different.
"It wouldn't matter to me if it was one year, one week or ten years. I'd be super motivated to progress the team and keep us moving forward."
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