Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed he previously turned down two opportunities to leave the club.
The Foxes manager relieved some pressure with a 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Monday night.
There have been questions over Rodgers' future
With chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha in the stands, Leicester moved off the bottom of the table following a dreadful start to the Premier League campaign.
However, Rodgers insists he never felt his job was under threat, due to an understanding with the Foxes hierarchy about the club's situation and his loyalty.
The Northern Irishman suggested he has credit in the bank with the owners, having rejected two job offers during his time at Leicester.
Arsenal were thought to be interested in Rodgers' services in 2019 and it is understood Newcastle sounded him out after the sacking of Steve Bruce in 2021.
When asked about his support from Srivaddhanaprabha, who is also known as Khun Top, Rodgers said: "I don't need it. I really don't.
"I spoke to Top before the game but he has been over for other games when we have been losing. He and his family and the other staff here have always been super supportive of me.
Leicester were much-improved on Monday
"They understand the challenges we've had over the summer. They understand the difficulties and where I'm coming from.
"But they know they have total respect from me so I don't need Top or anyone to sit me down. They trust I can do the job.
"They know my loyalty to here because I stayed when maybe I could have left.
"But that doesn't mean they owe me anything. I want to do it for the club, the fans, the supporters and they trust me to do that. And if I don't they'll tell me."
Asked directly when it was he had the opportunity to leave, Rodgers said: "It's a different story. Twice."
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