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The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Brendan Rodgers delivers emphatic message over his future at Celtic

Brendan Rodgers has vowed he will definitely be at Celtic next season.

The Parkhead boss confirmed he will "150 per cent" be at Celtic next year after being quizzed on remarks made during his Friday pres conference.

Rodgers had suggested on Friday that either there had to be a refresh of the players or the manager after a long period of time, sparking questions over whether he'd remain at the club.

He said: "We always want to improve the team, improve the hunger in the team, that's always key because one of the ways to succeed and guard against what I've been talking about, is you need the freshness. It's either that or the manager goes.


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"It's as simple as that. There's no rocket science in it. You cannot be at a club for a long period of time with the same group of players.

"Likewise, the same group of players need a different voice but at this moment, it will be about improving the squad. I think change is needed. I think that's the point. I think that freshness and that new energy coming into your squad alleviates any of that

On BBC Scotland, Rodgers played down the comments as he vowed: "There's no message, to avoid any doubt I will be here next season, 150 per cent."

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