Jamie Vardy, the captain of Leicester City, has declared his intention to leave the club once the current season concludes.
After his departure from the relegation-threatened club was confirmed, the Foxes praised Jamie Vardy as “our greatest ever player.”
Having joined Leicester City in 2012 from Fleetwood Town, the English striker (now aged 38) rose through the ranks from lower league football. He has become a club legend as the all-time Premier League top scorer for Leicester, with an impressive 143 goals.
In total, he has netted 198 goals across 498 appearances in all competitions, showcasing his remarkable consistency and skill over more than a decade.
Vardy played a pivotal role in Leicester’s fairy-tale 2015-2016 Premier League campaign, scoring 24 goals and helping the club win their first-ever top-flight title.
Additionally, he was instrumental in the club’s victorious FA Cup run in 2021, contributing to a memorable 1-0 triumph against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
In a video shared by Leicester on their official Instagram page, Vardy opened up about his exit from the club, saying: “To the fans of Leicester, I’m gutted that this day is coming, but I knew it was going to come eventually.
“Over the course of my 13 extraordinary years at this club, I’ve seen a lot of success and some setbacks, but most of the time has been marked by amazing highs. Although I’m heartbroken about it, I believe it’s finally time to end the day. Leicester will forever occupy a huge space in my heart. ”
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the Chairman of Leicester City, conveyed his respect for Vardy by saying, “Jamie is unique. He is a unique player and an even more unique individual. He occupies a special place in the hearts of all associated with Leicester City, and he has my utmost respect and affection as well.
Jamie Vardy is now the only player left from the Leicester City squad that won the Premier League title in 2016 who is still playing at the King Power Stadium.
Even after the Foxes’ relegation in 2023, he chose to remain with the team, showing his loyalty and commitment. Due to his leadership, the team achieved an immediate promotion back to the Premier League in 2024.
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